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Flights from Shanghai to Nuku'alofa

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Nuku'alofa. The easiest way is one stop via Auckland or Sydney, about 16h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 16h 43m
SHATBUAKL

Shanghai to Nuku'alofa at a glance

Fastest journey16h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Nuku'alofa

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

1
SHA Auckland (AKL) TBU
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
One airline, one ticket ~16h 43m
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SHA Sydney (SYD) TBU
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Qantas
Self-transfer likely ~17h 49m
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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
8,924 km5,542 miles
Journey time
16h 43mestimate
Time difference
+5hNuku'alofa vs Shanghai
Currency in Nuku'alofa
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → TBU

Flights from Shanghai to Nuku'alofa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Nuku'alofa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland and Sydney. 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 Nuku'alofa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,924 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Nuku'alofa?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL) and Sydney (SYD). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Nuku'alofa?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Nuku'alofa: Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Nuku'alofa?
Nuku'alofa is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai.

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