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Flights from Shanghai to Ankara

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Ankara. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Tehran, about 12h 59m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 39m
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Shanghai to Ankara at a glance

Fastest journey12h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Tehran

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Ankara

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

1
SHA Istanbul (IST) ANK
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 59m
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SHA Tehran (IKA) ANK
Leg 1: Mahan Air · Leg 2: Mahan Air
One airline, one ticket ~12h 39m
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3
SHA Doha (DOH) ANK
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 59m
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4
SHA Almaty (ALA) ANK
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 12m
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5
SHA Tbilisi (TBS) ANK
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~13h 13m
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SHA Tashkent (TAS) ANK
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Uzbekistan Airways
Self-transfer likely ~13h 16m
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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
7,738 km4,805 miles
Journey time
12h 39mestimate
Time difference
-5hAnkara vs Shanghai
Currency in Ankara
TRY
Airports
PVG, SHA → ESB

Flights from Shanghai to Ankara: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Ankara?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Tehran and Doha. 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 Ankara?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,738 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Ankara?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Tehran (IKA), Doha (DOH) and Almaty (ALA). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Ankara?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Ankara?
Ankara is 5 hours behind Shanghai.

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