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Flights from Shanghai to Jeddah

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Jeddah. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or New Delhi, about 12h 41m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 38m
SHAJEDDXB

Shanghai to Jeddah at a glance

Fastest journey12h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or New Delhi

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Jeddah

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) JED
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Flynas
One airline, one ticket ~12h 41m
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SHA New Delhi (DEL) JED
Leg 1: Air India, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~12h 43m
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SHA Almaty (ALA) JED
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, Flynas, SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 58m
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SHA Doha (DOH) JED
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~12h 40m
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SHA Cairo (CAI) JED
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, Alexandria Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 29m
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SHA Manama (BAH) JED
Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: Gulf Air, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~12h 38m
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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
8,088 km5,023 miles
Journey time
12h 38mestimate
Time difference
-5hJeddah vs Shanghai
Currency in Jeddah
SAR
Airports
PVG, SHA → JED

Flights from Shanghai to Jeddah: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Jeddah?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, New Delhi and Almaty. 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 Jeddah?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,088 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Jeddah?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), New Delhi (DEL), Almaty (ALA) and Doha (DOH). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Jeddah?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Jeddah: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Jeddah?
Jeddah is 5 hours behind Shanghai.

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