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Flights from Shanghai to Canberra

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Canberra. The easiest way is one stop via Melbourne or Sydney, about 14h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 13h 38m
SHACBRMEL

Shanghai to Canberra at a glance

Fastest journey13h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Canberra

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

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SHA Melbourne (MEL) CBR
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Self-transfer likely ~14h 06m
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SHA Sydney (SYD) CBR
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 38m
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3
SHA Brisbane (BNE) CBR
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 50m
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SHA Adelaide (ADL) CBR
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 10m
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SHA Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) CBR
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Virgin Australia
Self-transfer likely ~14h 48m
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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
7,940 km4,931 miles
Journey time
13h 38mestimate
Time difference
+3hCanberra vs Shanghai
Currency in Canberra
AUD
Airports
PVG, SHA → CBR

Flights from Shanghai to Canberra: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Canberra?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Canberra?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,940 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Canberra?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE) and Adelaide (ADL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Canberra?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Canberra: Canberra Airport (CBR).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Canberra?
Canberra is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai.

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