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Flights from Washington to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Washington to Shanghai. 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
Washington to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey17h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Tokyo
Best ways to fly from Washington to Shanghai
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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WAS Seoul (ICN) SHA
Leg 1: Air Premia, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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WAS Tokyo (HND) SHA
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines
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WAS Toronto (YYZ) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Republic Airlines, Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
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WAS Detroit (DTW) SHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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WAS Beijing (PEK) SHA
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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WAS Taipei (TPE) SHA
Leg 1: EVA Air · Leg 2: Air China, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
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
- +13hShanghai vs Washington
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- IAD, DCA → PVG, SHA
Flights from Washington to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Washington to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Tokyo and Toronto. 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 Washington to Shanghai?
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 Washington and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (HND), Toronto (YYZ) and Detroit (DTW). Air Premia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Shanghai?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Washington and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Washington.
