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Flights from Shanghai to Papeete

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Papeete. The easiest way is one stop via Auckland or Tokyo, about 19h 20m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 17h 33m
SHAPPTAKL

Shanghai to Papeete at a glance

Fastest journey17h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Papeete

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) PPT
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui
One airline, one ticket ~19h 20m
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SHA Tokyo (NRT) PPT
Leg 1: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Tahiti Nui
Self-transfer likely ~17h 33m
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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
10,909 km6,774 miles
Journey time
17h 33mestimate
Time difference
-18hPapeete vs Shanghai
Currency in Papeete
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → PPT

Flights from Shanghai to Papeete: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Papeete?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland and Tokyo. 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 Papeete?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,909 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Papeete?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL) and Tokyo (NRT). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Papeete?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Papeete: Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Papeete?
Papeete is 18 hours behind Shanghai.

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