How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Virginia to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Richmond and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 21h 25m on average. Another popular route from Virginia to Shanghai is flying from Roanoke to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 23h 30m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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There are 12 operators available for flights from Virginia to Shanghai as of March 2026.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Virginia to Shanghai.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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1:50 am - 4:30 pm

IAD

SHA

26h 40m

1 stop

7:40 pm - 10:00 pm

SHA

IAD

38h 20m

1 stop

$1,096EVA Air

Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 13

8:20 am - 12:45 am

IAD

PVG

28h 25m

2 stops

8:25 am - 10:05 am

PVG

IAD

37h 40m

1 stop

$1,099ANA

Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, May 5

1:20 pm - 6:25 am

IAD

PVG

29h 05m

1 stop

7:55 am - 11:35 am

PVG

IAD

39h 40m

1 stop

$1,100Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 12

1:15 pm - 12:25 pm

IAD

PVG

35h 10m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 11:15 am

PVG

IAD

33h 35m

1 stop

$1,106Korean Air

Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, Jun 1

1:20 pm - 6:25 am

IAD

PVG

29h 05m

1 stop

7:55 am - 11:35 am

PVG

IAD

39h 40m

1 stop

$1,107Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 25

6:41 pm - 12:05 pm

IAD

PVG

29h 24m

2 stops

12:20 pm - 5:54 pm

PVG

IAD

41h 34m

2 stops

$1,114Cathay Pacific

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 10

1:30 pm - 12:25 pm

IAD

PVG

34h 55m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 2:44 pm

PVG

IAD

37h 04m

2 stops

$1,117Korean Air

Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 8

5:30 pm - 8:55 pm

DCA

SHA

39h 25m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 11:58 pm

SHA

DCA

46h 38m

2 stops

$1,132Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15

5:41 pm - 10:50 am

RDU

PVG

29h 09m

2 stops

12:05 pm - 12:02 pm

PVG

RDU

35h 57m

2 stops

$1,175Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22

12:40 pm - 6:25 am

RIC

PVG

29h 45m

2 stops

7:55 am - 11:47 am

PVG

RIC

39h 52m

2 stops

$1,495Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 28

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Apr 20

IAD8:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 25m

2 stops

PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

May 5

PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong

37h 40m

1 stop

IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,099

ANA

Apr 27

IAD12:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 00m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 7

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 52m

2 stops

IAD7:27 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,104

ANA

Sep 8

IAD12:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 00m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 15

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 30m

1 stop

IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,105

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Sep 1

RDU4:00 pmRaleigh-Durham

34h 05m

2 stops

PVG2:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 13

PVG6:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

33h 56m

1 stop

RDU4:06 pmRaleigh-Durham

$1,261

Air China

Aug 30

RDU4:00 pmRaleigh-Durham

34h 05m

2 stops

PVG2:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 12

PVG6:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

33h 56m

1 stop

RDU4:06 pmRaleigh-Durham

$1,309

Air China

Apr 10

IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 50m

1 stop

PVG10:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

May 4

PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

27h 05m

2 stops

IAD7:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,403

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/29

1:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/13

7:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop38h 20m

$1,096

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IAD - PVG

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

8:20 am-12:45 am

2 stops28h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

8:25 am-10:05 am

1 stop37h 40m

$1,099

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/30

1:20 pm-6:25 am

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/12

7:55 am-11:35 am

1 stop39h 40m

$1,100

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IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/14

1:15 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/1

1:40 pm-11:15 am

1 stop33h 35m

$1,106

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/16

1:20 pm-6:25 am

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/25

7:55 am-11:35 am

1 stop39h 40m

$1,107

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/28

6:41 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 24m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/10

12:20 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops41h 34m

$1,114

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/27

1:30 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop34h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/8

1:40 pm-2:44 pm

2 stops37h 04m

$1,117

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

DCA - SHA

DCASHA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/8

5:30 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops39h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/15

1:20 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops46h 38m

$1,132

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/1

5:41 pm-10:50 am

2 stops29h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/22

12:05 pm-12:02 pm

2 stops35h 57m

$1,175

RichmondShanghai

RIC - PVG

RICPVG

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 7/28

12:40 pm-6:25 am

2 stops29h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/28

7:55 am-11:47 am

2 stops39h 52m

$1,495

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How old do you have to be to fly from Virginia to Shanghai?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Virginia to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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