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Flights from Shanghai to Sao Paulo

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Sao Paulo. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Paris, about 25h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 25h 43m

Shanghai to Sao Paulo at a glance

Fastest journey25h 43mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Paris

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Sao Paulo

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

SHA Frankfurt (FRA) SAO

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways

One airline, one ticket ~25h 49m

SHA Paris (CDG) SAO

Leg 1: Air France, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, LATAM Brasil

One airline, one ticket ~25h 50m

SHA Beijing (PEK) SAO

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China

One airline, one ticket ~25h 50m

SHA Amsterdam (AMS) SAO

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, KLM · Leg 2: KLM, LATAM Brasil

One airline, one ticket ~25h 51m

SHA London (LHR) SAO

Leg 1: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, LATAM Brasil

One airline, one ticket ~25h 53m

SHA Istanbul (IST) SAO

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~25h 43m

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: 18,565 km11,529 miles
Journey time: 25h 43mestimate
Time difference: -11hSao Paulo vs Shanghai
Currency in Sao Paulo: BRL
Airports: PVG, SHA → GRU, VCP, CGH

Flights from Shanghai to Sao Paulo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Sao Paulo?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Paris and Beijing. 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 Sao Paulo?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 25h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 18,565 km.

Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Sao Paulo?

The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG), Beijing (PEK) and Amsterdam (AMS). Air China flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Shanghai and Sao Paulo?

Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH).

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Sao Paulo?

Sao Paulo is 11 hours behind Shanghai.

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