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Connecting route · China → Senegal

Flights from Shanghai to Dakar

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Dakar. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Paris, about 19h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 09m
SHADSSIST

Shanghai to Dakar at a glance

Fastest journey19h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Paris

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Dakar

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

1
SHA Istanbul (IST) DKR
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc
One airline, one ticket ~19h 09m
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2
SHA Paris (CDG) DKR
Leg 1: Air France, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, Air Senegal
One airline, one ticket ~19h 21m
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3
SHA Dubai (DXB) DKR
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~20h 02m
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4
SHA Addis Ababa (ADD) DKR
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 09m
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5
SHA Brussels (BRU) DKR
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Brussels Airlines, TUI fly Belgium
Same alliance ~19h 22m
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SHA New York (JFK) DKR
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Same alliance ~25h 02m
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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
13,284 km8,249 miles
Journey time
19h 09mestimate
Time difference
-8hDakar vs Shanghai
Currency in Dakar
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → DSS

Flights from Shanghai to Dakar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Dakar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Paris and Dubai. 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 Dakar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,284 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Dakar?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Paris (CDG), Dubai (DXB) and Addis Ababa (ADD). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Dakar?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Dakar: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Dakar?
Dakar is 8 hours behind Shanghai.

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