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Connecting route · Chile → China

Flights from Santiago to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Santiago to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Toronto or London, about 27h 32m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 27h 06m
SCLSHAYYZ

Santiago to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey27h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto or London

Best ways to fly from Santiago 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
SCL Toronto (YYZ) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~27h 32m
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2
SCL London (LHR) SHA
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~28h 37m
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3
SCL Amsterdam (AMS) SHA
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~28h 38m
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4
SCL Dallas (DFW) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~27h 06m
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5
SCL Paris (CDG) SHA
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~28h 41m
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SCL Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~28h 54m
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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
18,849 km11,705 miles
Journey time
27h 06mestimate
Time difference
+11hShanghai vs Santiago
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
SCL → PVG, SHA

Flights from Santiago to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santiago to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Toronto, London and Amsterdam. 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 Santiago to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 27h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 18,849 km.
Where do you change planes between Santiago and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Toronto (YYZ), London (LHR), Amsterdam (AMS) and Dallas (DFW). Air Canada flies both legs via Toronto, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Santiago and Shanghai?
Santiago: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Santiago and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 11 hours ahead of Santiago.

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