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Flights from Yaounde to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Yaounde to Shanghai. 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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Yaounde to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey17h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Yaounde 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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YAO Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 09m
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2
YAO Addis Ababa (ADD) SHA
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 22m
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YAO Paris (CDG) SHA
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 28m
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YAO Brussels (BRU) SHA
Leg 1: Brussels Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Air
Same alliance ~20h 24m
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YAO Casablanca (CMN) SHA
Leg 1: Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines
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
+7hShanghai vs Yaounde
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
NSI → PVG, SHA

Flights from Yaounde to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Yaounde to Shanghai?
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 Yaounde to Shanghai?
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 Yaounde and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Addis Ababa (ADD), Paris (CDG) and Brussels (BRU). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Yaounde and Shanghai?
Yaounde: Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Yaounde and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Yaounde.

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