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Connecting route · China → Bangladesh

Flights from Shanghai to Dhaka

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Dhaka. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Kunming, about 6h 53m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 6h 30m
SHADACCAN

Shanghai to Dhaka at a glance

Fastest journey6h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Kunming

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Dhaka

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

1
SHA Guangzhou (CAN) DAC
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Biman Bangladesh Airlines, China Southern Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 53m
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2
SHA Kunming (KMG) DAC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 30m
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3
SHA Kolkata (CCU) DAC
Leg 1: IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India Express, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~7h 05m
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4
SHA Kathmandu (KTM) DAC
Leg 1: Himalaya Airlines · Leg 2: Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Himalaya Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 45m
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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
3,161 km1,963 miles
Journey time
6h 30mestimate
Time difference
-2hDhaka vs Shanghai
Currency in Dhaka
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → DAC

Flights from Shanghai to Dhaka: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Dhaka?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Kunming and Kolkata. 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 Dhaka?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,161 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Dhaka?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Kunming (KMG), Kolkata (CCU) and Kathmandu (KTM). Air China flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Dhaka?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Dhaka: Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Dhaka?
Dhaka is 2 hours behind Shanghai.

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