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Flights from Shanghai to Accra

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Accra. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Dubai, about 18h 19m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 19m
SHAACCCAI

Shanghai to Accra at a glance

Fastest journey18h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Accra

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

1
SHA Cairo (CAI) ACC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~18h 19m
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2
SHA Dubai (DXB) ACC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~18h 26m
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3
SHA Istanbul (IST) ACC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 38m
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4
SHA Doha (DOH) ACC
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 24m
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5
SHA Addis Ababa (ADD) ACC
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 55m
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SHA Amsterdam (AMS) ACC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, KLM · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~20h 09m
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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
12,602 km7,826 miles
Journey time
18h 19mestimate
Time difference
-8hAccra vs Shanghai
Currency in Accra
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → ACC

Flights from Shanghai to Accra: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Accra?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Dubai and Istanbul. 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 Shanghai to Accra?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,602 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Accra?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST) and Doha (DOH). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Accra?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Accra: Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Accra?
Accra is 8 hours behind Shanghai.

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