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Flights from Shanghai to Washington
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Washington. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Tokyo, about 17h 30m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 28m
Shanghai to Washington at a glance
Fastest journey17h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Tokyo
Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Washington
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 Seoul (ICN) WAS
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Premia, Korean Air
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SHA Tokyo (HND) WAS
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, United Airlines
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SHA Detroit (DTW) WAS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines
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SHA Toronto (YYZ) WAS
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Republic Airlines
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SHA Beijing (PEK) WAS
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
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SHA Taipei (TPE) WAS
Leg 1: Air China, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: EVA Air
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
- 11,986 km7,443 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 28mestimate
- Time difference
- -13hWashington vs Shanghai
- Currency in Washington
- USD
- Airports
- PVG, SHA → IAD, DCA
Flights from Shanghai to Washington: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Washington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Tokyo and Detroit. 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 Washington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,986 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Washington?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (HND), Detroit (DTW) and Toronto (YYZ). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Washington?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Washington?
Washington is 13 hours behind Shanghai.
