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Flights from Salt Lake City to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Salt Lake City to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Francisco, about 16h 42m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 22m
SLCSHALAX

Salt Lake City to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey15h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco

Best ways to fly from Salt Lake City 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
SLC Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 42m
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2
SLC San Francisco (SFO) SHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 03m
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3
SLC Seattle (SEA) SHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 22m
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4
SLC Dallas (DFW) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 15m
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5
SLC Seoul (ICN) SHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Same alliance ~15h 23m
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SLC Detroit (DTW) SHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 48m
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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
10,313 km6,404 miles
Journey time
15h 22mestimate
Time difference
+15hShanghai vs Salt Lake City
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
SLC → PVG, SHA

Flights from Salt Lake City to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Salt Lake City to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. 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 Salt Lake City to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,313 km.
Where do you change planes between Salt Lake City and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA) and Dallas (DFW). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Salt Lake City and Shanghai?
Salt Lake City: Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Salt Lake City and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Salt Lake City.

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