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Flights from Shanghai to Maputo

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Maputo. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Doha, about 18h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 18h 27m
SHAMPMADD

Shanghai to Maputo at a glance

Fastest journey18h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Doha

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Maputo

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

1
SHA Addis Ababa (ADD) MPM
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 27m
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SHA Doha (DOH) MPM
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 33m
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3
SHA Istanbul (IST) MPM
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 51m
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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
11,370 km7,061 miles
Journey time
18h 27mestimate
Time difference
-6hMaputo vs Shanghai
Currency in Maputo
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → MPM

Flights from Shanghai to Maputo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Maputo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Doha and Istanbul. 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 Maputo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,370 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Maputo?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Maputo?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Maputo: Maputo Airport (MPM).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Maputo?
Maputo is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

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