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Flights from Wellington to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Wellington to Shanghai. 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
WLGSHAAKL

Wellington to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey14h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Wellington 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
WLG Auckland (AKL) SHA
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Air Chathams · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 49m
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2
WLG Sydney (SYD) SHA
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Same alliance ~15h 07m
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3
WLG Melbourne (MEL) SHA
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Same alliance ~15h 45m
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4
WLG Brisbane (BNE) SHA
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
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
-5hShanghai vs Wellington
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
WLG → PVG, SHA

Flights from Wellington to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Wellington to Shanghai?
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 Wellington to Shanghai?
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 Wellington and Shanghai?
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 Wellington and Shanghai?
Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Wellington and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours behind Wellington.

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