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Flights from Shanghai to Kinshasa

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Kinshasa. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Addis Ababa, about 18h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 17h 16m
SHAFIHCAI

Shanghai to Kinshasa at a glance

Fastest journey17h 16mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Kinshasa

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

1
SHA Cairo (CAI) FIH
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~18h 13m
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2
SHA Addis Ababa (ADD) FIH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 16m
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3
SHA Doha (DOH) FIH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 23m
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4
SHA Brussels (BRU) FIH
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Air Congo, Brussels Airlines
Same alliance ~21h 35m
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SHA Casablanca (CMN) FIH
Leg 1: Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: Royal Air Maroc
Self-transfer likely ~23h 26m
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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
11,803 km7,330 miles
Journey time
17h 16mestimate
Time difference
-7hKinshasa vs Shanghai
Currency in Kinshasa
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → FIH

Flights from Shanghai to Kinshasa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Kinshasa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Addis Ababa and Doha. 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 Kinshasa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,803 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Kinshasa?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH) and Brussels (BRU). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Kinshasa?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Kinshasa: Ndjili International Airport (FIH).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kinshasa?
Kinshasa is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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