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Flights from Shanghai to Dar Es Salaam

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Dar Es Salaam. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Addis Ababa, about 15h 32m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 32m
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Shanghai to Dar Es Salaam at a glance

Fastest journey15h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Dar Es Salaam

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) DAR
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Emirates, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~15h 32m
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2
SHA Addis Ababa (ADD) DAR
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 44m
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3
SHA Doha (DOH) DAR
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 46m
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4
SHA Cairo (CAI) DAR
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~18h 13m
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SHA Istanbul (IST) DAR
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 19m
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SHA Guangzhou (CAN) DAR
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Tanzania
Self-transfer likely ~15h 51m
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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
9,670 km6,005 miles
Journey time
15h 32mestimate
Time difference
-5hDar Es Salaam vs Shanghai
Currency in Dar Es Salaam
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → DAR

Flights from Shanghai to Dar Es Salaam: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Dar Es Salaam?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Addis Ababa and Doha. 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 Dar Es Salaam?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,670 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Dar Es Salaam?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH) and Cairo (CAI). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Dar Es Salaam?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Dar Es Salaam: Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Dar Es Salaam?
Dar Es Salaam is 5 hours behind Shanghai.

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