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Connecting route · China → Egypt

Flights from Shanghai to Sharm el Sheikh

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Sharm el Sheikh. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Moscow, about 13h 26m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 10m
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Shanghai to Sharm el Sheikh at a glance

Fastest journey13h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Moscow

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Sharm el Sheikh

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

1
SHA Cairo (CAI) SSH
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air Cairo, AlMasria Universal Airlines, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~13h 26m
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SHA Moscow (SVO) SSH
Leg 1: Aeroflot, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroflot, Air Cairo
One airline, one ticket ~14h 58m
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3
SHA Istanbul (IST) SSH
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 27m
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SHA Riyadh (RUH) SSH
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Cairo, flyadeal, Flynas
Same alliance ~13h 10m
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SHA Athens (ATH) SSH
Leg 1: Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
Same alliance ~15h 02m
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SHA Saint Petersburg (LED) SSH
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroflot, Air Cairo
Same alliance ~15h 51m
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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
8,189 km5,085 miles
Journey time
13h 10mestimate
Time difference
-6hSharm el Sheikh vs Shanghai
Currency in Sharm el Sheikh
EGP
Airports
PVG, SHA → SSH

Flights from Shanghai to Sharm el Sheikh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Sharm el Sheikh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Moscow and Istanbul. 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 Sharm el Sheikh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,189 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Sharm el Sheikh?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Moscow (SVO), Istanbul (IST) and Riyadh (RUH). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Sharm el Sheikh?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Sharm el Sheikh: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Sharm el Sheikh?
Sharm el Sheikh is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

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