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Flights from Shanghai to Atlanta

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Atlanta. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Toronto, about 17h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 54m
SHAATLICN

Shanghai to Atlanta at a glance

Fastest journey17h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Toronto

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Atlanta

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

1
SHA Seoul (ICN) ATL
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~17h 54m
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2
SHA Toronto (YYZ) ATL
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~18h 15m
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3
SHA San Francisco (SFO) ATL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 09m
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4
SHA Los Angeles (LAX) ATL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 25m
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5
SHA Dallas (DFW) ATL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 44m
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SHA Seattle (SEA) ATL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~18h 22m
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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
12,297 km7,636 miles
Journey time
17h 54mestimate
Time difference
-13hAtlanta vs Shanghai
Currency in Atlanta
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → ATL, PDK

Flights from Shanghai to Atlanta: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Atlanta?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Toronto and San Francisco. 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 Atlanta?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,297 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Atlanta?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Toronto (YYZ), San Francisco (SFO) and Los Angeles (LAX). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Atlanta?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Atlanta: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Atlanta?
Atlanta is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

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