What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Shanghai?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Shanghai is to subway and fly which costs ¥2300 - ¥7500 and takes 21h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Shanghai?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Shanghai is to fly which takes 19h 4m and costs ¥7500 - ¥44000.

How far is it from Washington to Shanghai?

The distance between Washington and Shanghai is 12028 km.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Shanghai?

It takes approximately 19h 4m to get from Washington to Shanghai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Washington and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 13h ahead of Washington. It is currently 1:54 PM in Washington and 2:54 AM in Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1471+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Washington to Shanghai - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Shanghai by plane, subway, or train

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane DCA - PVG
19h 4m
¥7,675–43,090
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane IAD - PVG
21h 23m
¥2,372–7,110
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane DCA - SHA
22h 58m
¥4,835–14,494
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane JFK - PVG
21h 12m
¥3,762–14,616
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane IAD - SHA
23h 22m
¥2,622–8,060

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

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Distance: 12,028 km
Duration: 19h 4m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Shanghai, China?

Air Canada, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) twice daily.

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