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Flights from Shanghai to Philadelphia
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Philadelphia. The easiest way is one stop via Toronto or Detroit, about 17h 28m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 28m
Shanghai to Philadelphia at a glance
Fastest journey17h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto or Detroit
Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Philadelphia
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SHA Toronto (YYZ) PHL
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz
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SHA Detroit (DTW) PHL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
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SHA Seattle (SEA) PHL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
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SHA San Francisco (SFO) PHL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
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SHA London (LHR) PHL
Leg 1: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways
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
- 11,916 km7,400 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 28mestimate
- Time difference
- -13hPhiladelphia vs Shanghai
- Currency in Philadelphia
- USD
- Airports
- PVG, SHA → PHL, TTN
Flights from Shanghai to Philadelphia: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Philadelphia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Toronto, Detroit and Seattle. 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 Philadelphia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,916 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Philadelphia?
The best connecting points are Toronto (YYZ), Detroit (DTW), Seattle (SEA) and San Francisco (SFO). Air Canada flies both legs via Toronto, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Philadelphia?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 13 hours behind Shanghai.
