Connecting route · China → United States

Flights from Shanghai to Boston

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Boston. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Toronto, about 17h 14m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 14m

Shanghai to Boston at a glance

Fastest journey17h 14mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Toronto

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Boston

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

SHA Seoul (ICN) BOS

Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Korean Air

One airline, one ticket ~17h 14m

SHA Toronto (YYZ) BOS

Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Porter Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~17h 39m

SHA Tokyo (NRT) BOS

Leg 1: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Japan Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~18h 12m

SHA Beijing (PEK) BOS

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~17h 23m

SHA Los Angeles (LAX) BOS

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways

One airline, one ticket ~20h 45m

SHA Amsterdam (AMS) BOS

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, KLM · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, KLM

One airline, one ticket ~20h 34m

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: 11,733 km7,286 miles
Journey time: 17h 14mestimate
Time difference: -13hBoston vs Shanghai
Currency in Boston: USD
Airports: PVG, SHA → BOS, PSM

Flights from Shanghai to Boston: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Boston?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Toronto and Tokyo. 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 Boston?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,733 km.

Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Boston?

The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Toronto (YYZ), Tokyo (NRT) and Beijing (PEK). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Shanghai and Boston?

Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Boston: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM).

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Boston?

Boston is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

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