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Flights from Shanghai to Wellington

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Wellington. The easiest way is one stop via Auckland or Sydney, about 14h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 14h 49m
SHAWLGAKL

Shanghai to Wellington at a glance

Fastest journey14h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Wellington

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

1
SHA Auckland (AKL) WLG
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Air Chathams
One airline, one ticket ~14h 49m
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2
SHA Sydney (SYD) WLG
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Same alliance ~15h 07m
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3
SHA Melbourne (MEL) WLG
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Same alliance ~15h 45m
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4
SHA Brisbane (BNE) WLG
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Self-transfer likely ~15h 46m
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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
9,741 km6,049 miles
Journey time
14h 49mestimate
Time difference
+5hWellington vs Shanghai
Currency in Wellington
NZD
Airports
PVG, SHA → WLG

Flights from Shanghai to Wellington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Wellington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne. 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 Wellington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,741 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Wellington?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) and Brisbane (BNE). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Wellington?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Wellington?
Wellington is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai.

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