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Flights from Shanghai to Yaounde

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Yaounde. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Addis Ababa, about 18h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 17h 22m
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Shanghai to Yaounde at a glance

Fastest journey17h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Yaounde

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

1
SHA Istanbul (IST) YAO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 09m
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2
SHA Addis Ababa (ADD) YAO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 22m
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3
SHA Paris (CDG) YAO
Leg 1: Air France, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~20h 28m
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SHA Brussels (BRU) YAO
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Brussels Airlines
Same alliance ~20h 24m
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SHA Casablanca (CMN) YAO
Leg 1: Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: Royal Air Maroc
Self-transfer likely ~22h 11m
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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
11,661 km7,241 miles
Journey time
17h 22mestimate
Time difference
-7hYaounde vs Shanghai
Currency in Yaounde
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → NSI

Flights from Shanghai to Yaounde: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Yaounde?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Addis Ababa and Paris. 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 Yaounde?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,661 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Yaounde?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Addis Ababa (ADD), Paris (CDG) and Brussels (BRU). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Yaounde?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Yaounde: Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Yaounde?
Yaounde is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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