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Flights from Shanghai to Ottawa

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Ottawa. The easiest way is one stop via Toronto or Vancouver, about 17h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 17h 13m
SHAYOWYYZ

Shanghai to Ottawa at a glance

Fastest journey17h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto or Vancouver

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Ottawa

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

1
SHA Toronto (YYZ) YOW
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet
One airline, one ticket ~17h 13m
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SHA Vancouver (YVR) YOW
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Porter Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 12m
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3
SHA Paris (CDG) YOW
Leg 1: Air France, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~21h 10m
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SHA London (LHR) YOW
Leg 1: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada
Self-transfer likely ~21h 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
11,318 km7,028 miles
Journey time
17h 13mestimate
Time difference
-13hOttawa vs Shanghai
Currency in Ottawa
CAD
Airports
PVG, SHA → YOW

Flights from Shanghai to Ottawa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Ottawa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Toronto, Vancouver and Paris. 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 Ottawa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,318 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Ottawa?
The best connecting points are Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), Paris (CDG) and London (LHR). Air Canada flies both legs via Toronto, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Ottawa?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Ottawa?
Ottawa is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

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