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 25h 25m on average. Another popular route from Virginia to Shanghai is flying from Roanoke to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 26h 10m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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There are 11 operators available for flights from Virginia to Shanghai as of May 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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6:00 am - 10:35 pm

RDU

PVG

28h 35m

2 stops

6:40 pm - 7:35 pm

PVG

RDU

36h 55m

2 stops

$1,091Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 16

6:00 am - 10:35 pm

RDU

PVG

28h 35m

2 stops

6:40 pm - 7:35 pm

PVG

RDU

36h 55m

2 stops

$1,096Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15

6:00 am - 5:10 pm

RIC

SHA

46h 10m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 4:32 pm

SHA

RIC

35h 07m

2 stops

$1,141Korean Air

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Dec 6

6:50 am - 5:10 pm

RDU

SHA

46h 20m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 3:29 pm

SHA

RDU

34h 04m

2 stops

$1,242Korean Air

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 21

6:00 am - 12:05 pm

IAD

SHA

42h 05m

2 stops

10:30 pm - 5:00 am

SHA

IAD

42h 30m

2 stops

$1,263Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 13

9:00 am - 8:55 pm

IAD

PVG

23h 55m

2 stops

1:10 pm - 5:40 am

PVG

IAD

28h 30m

2 stops

$1,280Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 10

9:30 am - 12:45 am

DCA

PVG

27h 15m

2 stops

8:30 am - 8:10 pm

PVG

DCA

23h 40m

2 stops

$1,283ANA

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26

8:35 am - 11:40 am

IAD

PVG

39h 05m

2 stops

1:35 pm - 7:14 pm

PVG

IAD

42h 39m

2 stops

$1,284ANA

Mon, Oct 12 - Sat, Nov 14

6:00 am - 11:55 pm

IAD

PVG

29h 55m

2 stops

12:20 pm - 5:00 am

PVG

IAD

28h 40m

2 stops

$1,285Cathay Pacific

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 30

7:00 am - 10:10 pm

IAD

PVG

27h 10m

2 stops

7:20 am - 5:00 am

PVG

IAD

33h 40m

2 stops

$1,286Cathay Pacific

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 30

EVA Air flights from Virginia to Shanghai

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EVA Air

Oct 7

IAD1:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 15m

1 stop

SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 25

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 15m

1 stop

IAD9:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,307

EVA Air

Aug 12

IAD1:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 40m

1 stop

SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 1

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 20m

1 stop

IAD10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,322

EVA Air

Aug 28

IAD1:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 40m

1 stop

SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 13

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 20m

1 stop

IAD10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,325

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Air China

Sep 15

IAD10:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 30m

2 stops

SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 15

SHA3:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 55m

2 stops

IAD7:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,506

Air China

May 26

IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 00m

1 stop

SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jun 10

SHA8:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 21m

2 stops

IAD10:16 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,022

Air China

May 26

IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 00m

1 stop

SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jun 9

SHA7:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 35m

1 stop

IAD7:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,076

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Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/16

6:40 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$1,091

RaleighShanghai

RDU - PVG

RDUPVG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

6:40 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$1,096

RichmondShanghai

RIC - SHA

RICSHA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/12

6:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops46h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/6

6:25 pm-4:32 pm

2 stops35h 07m

$1,141

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/24

6:50 am-5:10 pm

2 stops46h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/21

6:25 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops34h 04m

$1,242

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/31

6:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops42h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/13

10:30 pm-5:00 am

2 stops42h 30m

$1,263

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/28

9:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/10

1:10 pm-5:40 am

2 stops28h 30m

$1,280

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DCA - PVG

DCAPVG

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/12

9:30 am-12:45 am

2 stops27h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/26

8:30 am-8:10 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,283

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/12

8:35 am-11:40 am

2 stops39h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/14

1:35 pm-7:14 pm

2 stops42h 39m

$1,284

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/20

6:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/30

12:20 pm-5:00 am

2 stops28h 40m

$1,285

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/20

7:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/30

7:20 am-5:00 am

2 stops33h 40m

$1,286

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Virginia to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Virginia to Shanghai refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Virginia to Shanghai?
There are 11 operators available for flights from Virginia to Shanghai as of May 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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