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Flights from Shanghai to Luanda

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Luanda. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Addis Ababa, about 17h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 51m
SHALADDXB

Shanghai to Luanda at a glance

Fastest journey17h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Luanda

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) LAD
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~17h 58m
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SHA Addis Ababa (ADD) LAD
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 51m
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3
SHA Doha (DOH) LAD
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 02m
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SHA Frankfurt (FRA) LAD
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~21h 46m
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SHA Paris (CDG) LAD
Leg 1: Air France, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~22h 16m
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SHA Guangzhou (CAN) LAD
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: TAAG Angola Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 13m
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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
12,245 km7,604 miles
Journey time
17h 51mestimate
Time difference
-7hLuanda vs Shanghai
Currency in Luanda
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → NBJ, LAD

Flights from Shanghai to Luanda: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Luanda?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, 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 Luanda?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,245 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Luanda?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH) and Frankfurt (FRA). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Luanda?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Luanda: Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ) and Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Luanda?
Luanda is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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