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Flights from Sao Paulo to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Sao Paulo to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Paris, about 25h 49m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 25h 43m
Sao Paulo to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey25h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Paris
Best ways to fly from Sao Paulo to Shanghai
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SAO Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
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SAO Paris (CDG) SHA
Leg 1: Air France, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Air France, China Eastern Airlines
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SAO Beijing (PEK) SHA
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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SAO London (LHR) SHA
Leg 1: British Airways, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines
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SAO Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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
- 18,565 km11,529 miles
- Journey time
- 25h 43mestimate
- Time difference
- +11hShanghai vs Sao Paulo
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- GRU, VCP, CGH → PVG, SHA
Flights from Sao Paulo to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sao Paulo to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Paris and Beijing. 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 Sao Paulo to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 25h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 18,565 km.
Where do you change planes between Sao Paulo and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG), Beijing (PEK) and Amsterdam (AMS). LATAM Brasil flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sao Paulo and Shanghai?
Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 11 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
