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Shanghai Pudong International Airport
At present, there are no direct flights from Washington to Shanghai.
However, there are several flights from IAD to PVG with a stopover.
Select a stopover airport from the list below to see which airlines operate flights from IAD to PVG, and to see what flight schedules are available.
Shanghai is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.
You can visit Shanghai any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .
In total there are 12 airlines that cover the full route from Washington IAD to Shanghai PVG. These airlines are:
All other flights from Washington to Shanghai are operated by a combination of multiple carriers, which are listed below:
In total there are 3 alliances that cover the full route from Washington IAD to Shanghai PVG. These alliances are:
You can fly from IAD to PVG in Economy, Premium Economy, Business or First Class on this 1 stop route.
In total there are 5 aircraft types that cover the full route from Washington to Shanghai. These aircrafts are:
All other flights from Washington to Shanghai are operated by a combination of multiple aircraft types.
The distance between Washington and Shanghai is 7,447 miles (11,984 kilometers).
However, because there are no direct flights between IAD and PVG, the distance of the full journey varies between 7,601 and 9,389 miles (or 12,233 and 15,110 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
Flights from Washington to Shanghai take from 16 hours and 30 minutes up to 19 hours and 55 minutes, depending on your stopover airport.
Please note that these times refer to the actual flight times, excluding the stopover time in between connecting flights, as this depends on your stopover airport as well as your date(s) of travel.
There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
From 16 hours and 30 minutes up to 19 hours and 55 minutes, depending on your stopover airport.
Note that this excludes the layover time in between connecting flights.
Because there are no direct flights between IAD and PVG, the total distance of the full journey varies between 7,601 and 9,389 miles (or 12,233 and 15,110 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
Delta, United Airlines, Korean Air, Air Canada, ANA, EVA Air, Swiss, American Airlines, Air China, Austrian, Lufthansa and KLM are flying the full route from Washington to Shanghai.
China Eastern, Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, China Southern, Eastar Jet, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Japan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Peach, China Airlines, SAS, Alaska, Brussels Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate several connecting flights, but only partly.
Oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are flying from Washington to Shanghai.
You can fly the full route from Washington to Shanghai (with 1 stopover) in Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class.
Aircraft types that fly the full route from Washington to Shanghai (with 1 stopover):
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