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Flights from Shanghai to Quito

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Quito. The easiest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Madrid, about 25h 35m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 24h 02m
SHAUIOAMS

Shanghai to Quito at a glance

Fastest journey24h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Madrid

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Quito

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

1
SHA Amsterdam (AMS) UIO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, KLM · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~25h 35m
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2
SHA Madrid (MAD) UIO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia
Same alliance ~26h 16m
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3
SHA New York (JFK) UIO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Ecuador
Self-transfer likely ~24h 02m
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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
15,974 km9,920 miles
Journey time
24h 02mestimate
Time difference
-13hQuito vs Shanghai
Currency in Quito
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → UIO

Flights from Shanghai to Quito: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Quito?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Madrid and New York. 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 Quito?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 24h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 15,974 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Quito?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Madrid (MAD) and New York (JFK). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Quito?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Quito?
Quito is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

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