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Flights from Shanghai to Calgary

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Calgary. The easiest way is one stop via Vancouver or San Francisco, about 14h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 38m
SHAYYCYVR

Shanghai to Calgary at a glance

Fastest journey14h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vancouver or San Francisco

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Calgary

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

1
SHA Vancouver (YVR) YYC
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, WestJet
One airline, one ticket ~14h 38m
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SHA San Francisco (SFO) YYC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, WestJet
One airline, one ticket ~16h 54m
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3
SHA Seoul (ICN) YYC
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: WestJet
Self-transfer likely ~15h 13m
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SHA Tokyo (NRT) YYC
Leg 1: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: WestJet
Self-transfer likely ~15h 41m
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SHA Seattle (SEA) YYC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, WestJet, WestJet Encore
Self-transfer likely ~15h 54m
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SHA Los Angeles (LAX) YYC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: WestJet
Self-transfer likely ~18h 57m
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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
9,376 km5,822 miles
Journey time
14h 38mestimate
Time difference
-15hCalgary vs Shanghai
Currency in Calgary
CAD
Airports
PVG, SHA → YYC

Flights from Shanghai to Calgary: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Calgary?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vancouver, San Francisco and Seoul. 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 Calgary?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,376 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Calgary?
The best connecting points are Vancouver (YVR), San Francisco (SFO), Seoul (ICN) and Tokyo (NRT). Air Canada flies both legs via Vancouver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Calgary?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Calgary: Calgary International Airport (YYC).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Calgary?
Calgary is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

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