How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Alabama to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Birmingham and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 23h 25m on average. Another popular route from Alabama to Shanghai is flying from Huntsville to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 32h 25m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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Prices for flights from Alabama to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.

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As of March 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Alabama to Shanghai.

How old do you have to be to fly from Alabama to Shanghai?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Alabama to Shanghai.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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8:30 pm - 4:20 pm

ATL

PVG

31h 50m

1 stop

12:35 am - 3:55 pm

PVG

ATL

27h 20m

1 stop

$998Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 12

7:00 am - 8:55 pm

ATL

PVG

25h 55m

2 stops

11:40 am - 11:59 pm

PVG

ATL

24h 19m

2 stops

$1,004Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Oct 16

9:40 pm - 12:55 pm

ATL

PVG

27h 15m

1 stop

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

PVG

ATL

37h 30m

1 stop

$1,059Etihad Airways

Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, May 6

9:40 pm - 12:55 pm

ATL

PVG

27h 15m

1 stop

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

PVG

ATL

37h 30m

1 stop

$1,071Etihad Airways

Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, May 6

1:25 pm - 8:10 pm

ATL

PVG

18h 45m

1 stop

8:50 am - 11:25 am

PVG

ATL

38h 35m

1 stop

$1,093Korean Air

Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, May 4

7:59 pm - 5:05 pm

ATL

SHA

33h 06m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 11:25 am

SHA

ATL

29h 00m

1 stop

$1,175Korean Air

Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, May 4

8:15 am - 12:15 pm

ATL

SHA

40h 00m

2 stops

1:35 pm - 9:21 pm

SHA

ATL

43h 46m

2 stops

$1,278ANA

Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, May 4

5:08 pm - 2:05 pm

BHM

PVG

31h 57m

2 stops

6:10 pm - 12:46 pm

PVG

BHM

31h 36m

2 stops

$1,633Air Canada

Mon, May 25 - Tue, Jun 16

5:08 pm - 2:05 pm

BHM

PVG

31h 57m

2 stops

6:10 pm - 6:18 pm

PVG

BHM

37h 08m

2 stops

$1,740Air Canada

Mon, Jul 27 - Sat, Aug 1

6:30 am - 12:15 pm

BHM

SHA

40h 45m

2 stops

1:35 pm - 4:20 pm

SHA

BHM

39h 45m

2 stops

$3,433ANA

Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 30

Japan Airlines flights from Alabama to Shanghai

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Japan Airlines

Apr 24

ATL7:06 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

28h 14m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 1

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 16m

2 stops

ATL10:01 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,370

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Apr 19

ATL6:36 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

40h 44m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 1

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 16m

2 stops

ATL10:01 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,407

Japan Airlines

Apr 19

ATL6:36 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

40h 44m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 1

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 16m

2 stops

ATL10:01 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,479

ANA flights from Alabama to Shanghai

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ANA

Apr 20

ATL8:15 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

28h 30m

2 stops

PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

May 5

PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong

41h 10m

2 stops

ATL1:35 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,223

ANA

Apr 20

ATL8:15 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

40h 00m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 4

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

43h 46m

2 stops

ATL9:21 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,278

ANA

Apr 20

ATL3:37 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

32h 38m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 5

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 00m

2 stops

ATL1:35 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,337

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Sun 8/30

8:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/12

12:35 am-3:55 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$998

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ATLPVG

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 9/11

7:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/16

11:40 am-11:59 pm

2 stops24h 19m

$1,004

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - PVG

ATLPVG

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 4/23

9:40 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

3:00 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$1,059

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ATL - PVG

ATLPVG

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 4/21

9:40 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

3:00 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$1,071

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - PVG

ATLPVG

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 4/21

1:25 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/4

8:50 am-11:25 am

1 stop38h 35m

$1,093

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - SHA

ATLSHA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 4/20

7:59 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

6:25 pm-11:25 am

1 stop29h 00m

$1,175

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ATL - SHA

ATLSHA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 4/20

8:15 am-12:15 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

1:35 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops43h 46m

$1,278

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Mon 5/25

5:08 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops31h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/16

6:10 pm-12:46 pm

2 stops31h 36m

$1,633

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Mon 7/27

5:08 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops31h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/1

6:10 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops37h 08m

$1,740

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - SHA

BHMSHA

Birmingham

Tue 5/5

6:30 am-12:15 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/30

1:35 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops39h 45m

$3,433

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How old do you have to be to fly from Alabama to Shanghai?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Alabama to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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