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Flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Francisco, about 19h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 18m
SHAINDLAX

Shanghai to Indianapolis at a glance

Fastest journey18h 18mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Indianapolis

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) IND
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 09m
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SHA San Francisco (SFO) IND
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 45m
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3
SHA Dallas (DFW) IND
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 48m
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SHA Detroit (DTW) IND
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 18m
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SHA Seattle (SEA) IND
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 44m
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SHA Dublin (DUB) IND
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Aer Lingus
Self-transfer likely ~22h 40m
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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
11,621 km7,217 miles
Journey time
18h 18mestimate
Time difference
-13hIndianapolis vs Shanghai
Currency in Indianapolis
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → IND

Flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Dallas. 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 Indianapolis?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,621 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Indianapolis?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Dallas (DFW) and Detroit (DTW). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Indianapolis?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Indianapolis?
Indianapolis is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

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