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Connecting route · China → Cape Verde

Flights from Shanghai to Sal

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Sal. The easiest way is one stop via Milan or Frankfurt, about 20h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 22m
SHASIDMXP

Shanghai to Sal at a glance

Fastest journey20h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Milan or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Sal

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 Milan (MXP) SID
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, Neos
Self-transfer likely ~20h 22m
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2
SHA Frankfurt (FRA) SID
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: TUI fly Deutschland
Self-transfer likely ~20h 23m
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3
SHA Amsterdam (AMS) SID
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, KLM · Leg 2: Corendon Dutch Airlines, TUI fly Netherlands
Self-transfer likely ~20h 26m
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4
SHA London (LGW) SID
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, TUI Airways
Self-transfer likely ~20h 29m
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SHA Barcelona (BCN) SID
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Vueling
Self-transfer likely ~20h 22m
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SHA Munich (MUC) SID
Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: TUI fly Deutschland
Self-transfer likely ~20h 22m
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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
13,467 km8,363 miles
Journey time
20h 22mestimate
Time difference
-9hSal vs Shanghai
Currency in Sal
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → SID

Flights from Shanghai to Sal: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Sal?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Milan, Frankfurt and Amsterdam. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Sal?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,467 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Sal?
The best connecting points are Milan (MXP), Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS) and London (LGW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Sal?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Sal: Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Sal?
Sal is 9 hours behind Shanghai.

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