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Connecting route · Egypt → China

Flights from Sharm el Sheikh to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Sharm el Sheikh to Shanghai. 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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Sharm el Sheikh to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey13h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Moscow

Best ways to fly from Sharm el Sheikh to Shanghai

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

1
SSH Cairo (CAI) SHA
Leg 1: Air Cairo, AlMasria Universal Airlines, EgyptAir · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~13h 26m
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SSH Moscow (SVO) SHA
Leg 1: Aeroflot, Air Cairo · Leg 2: Aeroflot, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 58m
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3
SSH Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 27m
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SSH Riyadh (RUH) SHA
Leg 1: Air Cairo, flyadeal, Flynas · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Same alliance ~13h 10m
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SSH Athens (ATH) SHA
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Juneyao Air
Same alliance ~15h 02m
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SSH Saint Petersburg (LED) SHA
Leg 1: Aeroflot, Air Cairo · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
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
+6hShanghai vs Sharm el Sheikh
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
SSH → PVG, SHA

Flights from Sharm el Sheikh to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sharm el Sheikh to Shanghai?
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 Sharm el Sheikh to Shanghai?
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 Sharm el Sheikh and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Moscow (SVO), Istanbul (IST) and Riyadh (RUH). Air Cairo flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sharm el Sheikh and Shanghai?
Sharm el Sheikh: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Sharm el Sheikh and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Sharm el Sheikh.

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