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Connecting route · Ecuador → China

Flights from Quito to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Quito to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Madrid, about 25h 35m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 24h 02m
UIOSHAAMS

Quito to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey24h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Madrid

Best ways to fly from Quito to Shanghai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
UIO Amsterdam (AMS) SHA
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~25h 35m
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2
UIO Madrid (MAD) SHA
Leg 1: Air Europa, Iberia · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Same alliance ~26h 16m
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3
UIO New York (JFK) SHA
Leg 1: Avianca Ecuador · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~24h 02m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
15,974 km9,920 miles
Journey time
24h 02mestimate
Time difference
+13hShanghai vs Quito
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
UIO → PVG, SHA

Flights from Quito to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Quito to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Madrid and New York. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Quito to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 24h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 15,974 km.
Where do you change planes between Quito and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Madrid (MAD) and New York (JFK). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Quito and Shanghai?
Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Quito and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Quito.

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