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Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
best
1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane ATL - PVG
21h 52m
¥3,272–10,072
Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane ATL - SHA
25h 51m
¥2,822–9,022
Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane ATL - HGH
2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
29h 29m
¥4,194–11,161
Fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)plane ATL - NKG
2. Take the train from Nanjing South Station to Shanghai stationtrain
24h 48m
¥3,352–10,175
Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane ATL - WUX
2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain
28h 42m
¥3,544–11,103
Fly to Yancheng Nanyang Airport, train
1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Yancheng Nanyang Airport (YNZ)plane ATL - YNZ
2. Take the train from Yancheng to Shanghai stationtrain
28h 20m
¥3,680–11,205
Fly to Nantong Xingdong Airport, bus
1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG)plane ATL - NTG
2. Take the bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai Zongzhanbus
30h 3m
¥3,507–9,662

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

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20h 2mAverage Duration

¥3,197Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12,354.2 km
Duration: 21h 52m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Shanghai, China?

Korean Air, Delta, and four other airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) 5 times a day.

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Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Vancouver

Ave. Duration: 19h 45m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: ¥3,200–11,000

Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Toronto, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 23h 5m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: ¥2,800–9,000

Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport via Incheon

Ave. Duration: 25h 55m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥3,400–12,000

Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport via Calgary, Tokyo Narita

Ave. Duration: 26h 5m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥4,100–11,000

Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport via Incheon

Ave. Duration: 27h 40m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: ¥3,500–12,000

Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport via Toronto, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 25h 5m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥3,100–11,000

Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport via Washington Dulles, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 26h 31m
When: Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price: ¥3,100–10,000

Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport via Vancouver, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 27h 35m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: ¥3,100–10,000

Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport via Incheon, Dalian

Ave. Duration: 30h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥3,900–14,000

Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport via Copenhagen, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 33h 30m
When: Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥3,400–9,500

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Shanghai(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Shanghai is one of the four direct-administered municipalities of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The city is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River flowing through it. The population of the city proper is the third largest in the world, with 24.89 million inhabitants in 2021, while the urban area is the most populous in China, with 39.3 million residents. As of 2018, the Greater Shanghai metropolitan area was estimated to produce a gross metropolitan product (nominal) of nearly 9.1 trillion RMB ($1.33 trillion). Shanghai is one of the world's major centers for finance, business and economics, research, science and technology, manufacturing, transportation, tourism, and culture. The Port of Shanghai is the world's busiest container port.

Things to do in Shanghai

Jinjiang Action Park(Opens in a new window)

Jinjiang Action Park is a large amusement park at No. 201 Hongmei Road in Xuhui District, Shanghai. Founded in 1984, it is affiliated to the Jinjiang Group.

Shanghai Disneyland(Opens in a new window)

Shanghai Disneyland (; Pinyin: Shànghǎi díshìní lèyuán, Shanghainese: Zaon-he Diq-zy-nyi Loq-yoe) is a theme park located in Chuansha New Town, Pudong, Shanghai, China, that is part of the Shanghai Disney Resort. The park is operated by Disney Experiences and Shanghai Shendi Group, through a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and Shendi. Construction began on April 8, 2011. The park opened on June 16, 2016. The park operated in its first half-year with a visitor attendance of 5.60 million guests.

Shanghai Disney Resort(Opens in a new window)

Shanghai Disney Resort is a themed resort in Pudong, Shanghai, China. The resort opened to the public on June 16, 2016. It is the first Disneyland in mainland China. It is also the sixth Disney resort worldwide, after Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. On December 20, 2023, Shanghai Disney Resort officially opened Zootopia, Disney's first Zootopia-themed area. The resort features Shanghai Disneyland, an entertainment district, two themed hotels, recreational facilities, a lake and associated parking and transportation hubs. Additional phases will see the development of two additional theme parks at the resort. The site will cover 963 acre in Pudong, or approximately three times the size of Hong Kong Disneyland, at a cost of for the new theme park and an additional to build other aspects of the resort, totaling. The Walt Disney Company owns 43 percent of the resort; the majority 57 percent is held by Shanghai Shendi Group, a joint venture of three companies owned by the Shanghai government.

Tron Lightcycle Power Run(Opens in a new window)

Tron Lightcycle Power Run (Chinese: 创极速光轮) and Tron Lightcycle / Run are semi-enclosed, launched roller coasters at Shanghai Disneyland and Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The first incarnation, Tron Lightcycle Power Run, opened at Shanghai Disneyland on June 16, 2016. A nearly identical installation, Tron Lightcycle / Run, opened at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World on April 4, 2023. Both are in the Tomorrowland themed areas at each park.

Places to stay in Shanghai

Shanghai Dreams - Hidden Gem on Yongkang Road - Entire Apartment(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

ClOUD RESIDENCE-3BR-near the people square&xintiandi(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Aryas house luxurious 3 bedrooms nice view the TV Tower convenient transportation(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Lu In Home With City Veiw-300m to West Nanjing Rd Subway-Near People's Square-Credit Cards Accepted(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional