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Flights from Shanghai to Gold Coast

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Gold Coast. The easiest way is one stop via Sydney or Melbourne, about 14h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 14h 11m
SHAOOLSYD

Shanghai to Gold Coast at a glance

Fastest journey14h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Gold Coast

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

1
SHA Sydney (SYD) OOL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Self-transfer likely ~14h 11m
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SHA Melbourne (MEL) OOL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Self-transfer likely ~15h 11m
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3
SHA Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) OOL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia
Self-transfer likely ~14h 49m
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SHA Adelaide (ADL) OOL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 57m
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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
7,406 km4,599 miles
Journey time
14h 11mestimate
Time difference
+2hGold Coast vs Shanghai
Currency in Gold Coast
AUD
Airports
PVG, SHA → OOL

Flights from Shanghai to Gold Coast: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Gold Coast?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Melbourne and Denpasar (Bali). Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Gold Coast?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,406 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Gold Coast?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) and Adelaide (ADL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Gold Coast?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Gold Coast: Gold Coast Airport (OOL).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Gold Coast?
Gold Coast is 2 hours ahead of Shanghai.

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