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Flights from Shanghai to Dammam

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Dammam. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Kathmandu, about 11h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 09m
SHADMMDXB

Shanghai to Dammam at a glance

Fastest journey11h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Kathmandu

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Dammam

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

1
SHA Dubai (DXB) DMM
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Flynas
One airline, one ticket ~11h 17m
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2
SHA Kathmandu (KTM) DMM
Leg 1: Himalaya Airlines · Leg 2: Gulf Air, Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 18m
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3
SHA Manama (BAH) DMM
Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: Gulf Air
One airline, one ticket ~11h 09m
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4
SHA Doha (DOH) DMM
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 17m
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5
SHA Beijing (PKX) DMM
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines · Leg 2: Saudia
Same alliance ~11h 35m
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SHA Riyadh (RUH) DMM
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Saudia
Same alliance ~12h 01m
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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
6,853 km4,256 miles
Journey time
11h 09mestimate
Time difference
-5hDammam vs Shanghai
Currency in Dammam
SAR
Airports
PVG, SHA → DMM

Flights from Shanghai to Dammam: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Dammam?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Kathmandu and Manama. 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 Dammam?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,853 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Dammam?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Kathmandu (KTM), Manama (BAH) and Doha (DOH). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Dammam?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Dammam: King Fahd International Airport (DMM).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Dammam?
Dammam is 5 hours behind Shanghai.

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