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Connecting route · China → Azerbaijan

Flights from Shanghai to Baku

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Baku. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Almaty, about 10h 26m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 26m
SHAGYDURC

Shanghai to Baku at a glance

Fastest journey10h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Almaty

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Baku

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

1
SHA Urumqi (URC) BAK
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 26m
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SHA Almaty (ALA) BAK
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 28m
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3
SHA Novosibirsk (OVB) BAK
Leg 1: S7 Airlines · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines, S7 Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 10m
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4
SHA Manama (BAH) BAK
Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines, Gulf Air
One airline, one ticket ~13h 01m
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SHA Tashkent (TAS) BAK
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines, Centrum Air, FlyOne
Self-transfer likely ~11h 29m
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SHA Beijing (PEK) BAK
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 45m
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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
6,362 km3,951 miles
Journey time
10h 26mestimate
Time difference
-4hBaku vs Shanghai
Currency in Baku
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → GYD

Flights from Shanghai to Baku: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Baku?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Almaty and Novosibirsk. 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 Baku?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,362 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Baku?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Almaty (ALA), Novosibirsk (OVB) and Manama (BAH). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Baku?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Baku: Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Baku?
Baku is 4 hours behind Shanghai.

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