How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Virginia to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Charlottesville and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 24h 30m on average. Another popular route from Virginia to Shanghai is flying from Richmond to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 31h 30m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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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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11:00 pm - 3:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital

4:20 pm - 7:21 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 01m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$956Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 23

11:00 pm - 3:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital

4:20 pm - 7:21 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 01m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$956Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 16

11:00 pm - 11:45 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital

6:50 pm - 7:30 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 40m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl

$959Air China

Fri, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 22

11:00 pm - 10:50 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

4:30 pm - 6:30 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

$969Air China

Fri, Oct 2 - Thu, Nov 26

9:00 pm - 4:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:10 pm - 8:30 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$979Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Dec 8

9:00 pm - 4:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:35 pm - 3:55 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$979Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Dec 9

9:40 pm - 4:45 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 05m1 stop Istanbul

7:55 am - 11:30 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 35m1 stop Istanbul

$1,023Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Oct 6

1:15 pm - 6:25 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 10m1 stop Istanbul

9:55 am - 12:45 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

38h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$1,044Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 29

1:15 pm - 9:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 25m1 stop Incheon Intl

1:40 pm - 11:05 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 25m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,054Korean Air

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22

1:15 pm - 8:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl

8:50 am - 11:05 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

38h 15m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,054Korean Air

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

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11:00 pm - 9:50 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

8:55 am - 7:30 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,058Air China

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Sep 8

11:00 pm - 9:55 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

9:30 am - 7:30 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,065Air China

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Sep 8

1:30 pm - 9:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:10 am - 11:05 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,106Korean Air

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Sep 2

1:30 pm - 9:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:10 am - 11:05 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,106Korean Air

Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Sep 2

11:00 pm - 9:55 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

1:10 pm - 11:59 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 49m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,156Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Sep 9

9:00 pm - 9:50 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:50 pm - 8:45 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,188Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Sep 2

11:00 pm - 9:55 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

1:10 pm - 11:59 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 49m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,189Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Sep 14

9:00 pm - 9:50 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:50 pm - 3:40 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,207Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Sep 10

1:50 am - 6:25 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 35m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

8:05 pm - 5:40 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 35m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,292EVA Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Sep 8

6:14 pm - 12:05 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 51m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

8:05 pm - 5:40 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 35m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,397EVA Air

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Sep 8

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Sep 20

IAD12:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 00m

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SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 6

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 30m

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IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,105

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Sep 9

IAD12:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 00m

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Sep 16

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 30m

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IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,115

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Aug 16

IAD12:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 30m

1 stop

PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 6

PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong

37h 40m

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IAD10:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,122

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Oct 28

IAD1:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 15m

1 stop

SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 15

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 15m

1 stop

IAD8:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,151

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Aug 21

IAD1:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 15m

1 stop

PVG12:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 23

PVG1:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m

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IAD10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,186

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Aug 21

IAD1:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 35m

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PVG6:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

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37h 45m

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$1,243

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11:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop28h 20m

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Fri 10/23

4:20 pm-7:21 am

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IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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11:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop28h 20m

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Fri 10/16

4:20 pm-7:21 am

2 stops27h 01m

$956

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IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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11:00 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/22

6:50 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop36h 40m

$959

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IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/2

11:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop35h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/26

4:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$969

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IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/24

9:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/8

6:10 pm-8:30 am

1 stop27h 20m

$979

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IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/24

9:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/9

11:35 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$979

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IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/20

9:40 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

7:55 am-11:30 am

1 stop39h 35m

$1,023

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IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/18

1:15 pm-6:25 am

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/29

9:55 am-12:45 pm

1 stop38h 50m

$1,044

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IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/8

1:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/22

1:40 pm-11:05 am

1 stop33h 25m

$1,054

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IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/11

1:15 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/14

8:50 am-11:05 am

1 stop38h 15m

$1,054

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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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