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Flights from Shanghai to Denver

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Denver. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Francisco, about 17h 15m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 00m
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Shanghai to Denver at a glance

Fastest journey16h 00mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Denver

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

1
SHA Los Angeles (LAX) DEN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 15m
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SHA San Francisco (SFO) DEN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 48m
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3
SHA Vancouver (YVR) DEN
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines, Air Canada Rouge
One airline, one ticket ~16h 00m
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4
SHA Seattle (SEA) DEN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 02m
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5
SHA Detroit (DTW) DEN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 05m
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SHA Toronto (YYZ) DEN
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines, Air Canada Rouge
One airline, one ticket ~19h 24m
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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
10,784 km6,697 miles
Journey time
16h 00mestimate
Time difference
-15hDenver vs Shanghai
Currency in Denver
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → DEN

Flights from Shanghai to Denver: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Denver?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver. 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 Denver?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,784 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Denver?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Vancouver (YVR) and Seattle (SEA). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Denver?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Denver: Denver International Airport (DEN).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Denver?
Denver is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

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