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Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
At present, there are no direct flights from Washington to Shanghai.
However, there are several flights from IAD to SHA with a stopover.
Select a stopover airport from the list below to see which airlines operate flights from IAD to SHA, 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 2 airlines that cover the full route from Washington IAD to Shanghai SHA. These airlines are:
All other flights from Washington to Shanghai are operated by a combination of multiple carriers, which are listed below:
Star Alliance is the only alliance that covers the full route (with 1 stopover) from Washington IAD to Shanghai SHA.
You can fly from IAD to SHA in Economy, Premium Economy, Business or First Class on this 1 stop route.
In total there are 2 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 7,450 miles (11,990 kilometers).
However, because there are no direct flights between IAD and SHA, the distance of the full journey varies between 7,867 and 7,569 miles (or 12,661 and 12,181 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
Flights from Washington to Shanghai take from 17 hours and 15 minutes up to 19 hours and 5 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
From 17 hours and 15 minutes up to 19 hours and 5 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 SHA, the total distance of the full journey varies between 7,867 and 7,569 miles (or 12,661 and 12,181 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
ANA and Air China are flying the full route from Washington to Shanghai.
United Airlines, China Eastern, Japan Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Hainan Airlines operate several connecting flights, but only partly.
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance 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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