Connecting route · China → Jordan

Flights from Shanghai to Amman

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Amman. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Cairo, about 13h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 59m

Shanghai to Amman at a glance

Fastest journey12h 59mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Cairo

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Amman

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

SHA Dubai (DXB) AMM

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Jordan Aviation

One airline, one ticket ~13h 06m

SHA Cairo (CAI) AMM

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Jordan Aviation

One airline, one ticket ~13h 33m

SHA Istanbul (IST) AMM

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, Jordan Aviation

One airline, one ticket ~14h 03m

SHA Manama (BAH) AMM

Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: Gulf Air, Royal Jordanian

One airline, one ticket ~12h 59m

SHA Doha (DOH) AMM

Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian

One airline, one ticket ~13h 06m

SHA Vienna (VIE) AMM

Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair

One airline, one ticket ~16h 11m

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: 7,861 km4,882 miles
Journey time: 12h 59mestimate
Time difference: -5hAmman vs Shanghai
Currency in Amman: USD
Airports: PVG, SHA → AMM, ADJ

Flights from Shanghai to Amman: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Amman?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Cairo 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 Amman?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,861 km.

Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Amman?

The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Cairo (CAI), Istanbul (IST) and Manama (BAH). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Shanghai and Amman?

Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Amman: Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ).

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Amman?

Amman is 5 hours behind Shanghai.

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