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Connecting route · China → Seychelles

Flights from Shanghai to Mahe

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Mahe. The easiest way is one stop via Chengdu or Dubai, about 12h 42m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 42m
SHASEZTFU

Shanghai to Mahe at a glance

Fastest journey12h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chengdu or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Mahe

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

1
SHA Chengdu (TFU) SEZ
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 42m
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SHA Dubai (DXB) SEZ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~14h 44m
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3
SHA Doha (DOH) SEZ
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 12m
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4
SHA Addis Ababa (ADD) SEZ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 32m
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SHA Colombo (CMB) SEZ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Seychelles
Self-transfer likely ~13h 38m
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SHA Abu Dhabi (AUH) SEZ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Seychelles
Self-transfer likely ~15h 44m
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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
8,037 km4,991 miles
Journey time
12h 42mestimate
Time difference
-4hMahe vs Shanghai
Currency in Mahe
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → SEZ

Flights from Shanghai to Mahe: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Mahe?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chengdu, Dubai 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 Mahe?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,037 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Mahe?
The best connecting points are Chengdu (TFU), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Air China flies both legs via Chengdu, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Mahe?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Mahe: Seychelles International Airport (SEZ).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Mahe?
Mahe is 4 hours behind Shanghai.

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