⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Abu Dhabi to Shanghai flights

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Shanghai (SHA): 4,042 miles (6,505 km) great-circle, about 8h 35m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $720 round-trip on Gulf Air, with 1 stop, departing July 17, 2026.

GFGulf AirGF547
Depart
AUH
Abu Dhabi, UAE
23:50
2026-07-17
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Arrive
SHA
Shanghai, China
Returns 15:55
2026-07-31
Stops
1 stop
Distance
4,042 mi
Est. nonstop time
8h 35m
Trip type
Round-trip
$720
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Abu Dhabi to Shanghai fare fly?

$720 round-trip, Gulf Air GF547, departing 2026-07-17 at 23:50, returning 2026-07-31. The recorded itinerary left on a Friday, returning on a Friday 14 nights later; the fare was observed 83 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Abu Dhabi from Shanghai?

  • Distance: 4,042 miles (6,505 km) great-circle, heading northeast.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 8h 35m.
  • Departure airport: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, UTC+4 on July 17, 2026.
  • Arrival: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), China, UTC+8 on July 17, 2026.
  • Time difference: Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United Arab Emirates to China.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 10 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Gulf Air GF547, 1 stop, round-trip, 14 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Abu Dhabi to Shanghai fare compare with other routes from AUH?

At $720, it ranked 22nd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from AUH (median $582). That is 17.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the AUH median of 27.4 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from AUH of similar length: Manila (4,340 mi) at $790 and Shenzhen (3,720 mi) at $702.

Gulf Air had the cheapest fare on 4 of 30 AUH routes. It is the 2nd longest of the 30 routes we track from AUH.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Shanghai?

Of 32 departure airports with a fare to Shanghai, Abu Dhabi (AUH) ranked 24th at $720. Lowest: $183 from Seoul (ICN); highest: $1810 from Buenos Aires (EZE); 11 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Spring Airlines (5), AirAsia (3), China Eastern (3), Air China (2), Qatar (2) and Xiamen Airlines (2), plus 15 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Asia/Dubai, Asia/Shanghai; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Abu Dhabi to Shanghai flight questions

How far is Abu Dhabi from Shanghai by plane?

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Abu Dhabi is about 4,042 miles (6,505 km) from Shanghai on a great-circle line from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), heading northeast. It is the 2nd longest of the 30 routes we track from AUH. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

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About 8h 35m nonstop by our estimate for 4,042 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Gulf Air fare was with 1 stop. 32 airports in our feed had a fare to Shanghai; this one ranked 24th, and 11 of the 32 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai?

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On July 17, 2026, Abu Dhabi was on UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) and Shanghai on UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai), so Shanghai was 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi: noon in Abu Dhabi was 16:00 in Shanghai. Neither Asia/Dubai nor Asia/Shanghai shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $720 per person round-trip on Gulf Air flight GF547, departing July 17, 2026, returning July 31, 2026, with 1 stop. At $720, it ranked 22nd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from AUH (median $582). That is 17.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the AUH median of 27.4 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Shanghai, 11 of the 32 recorded fares were nonstop. From AUH, 6 of 30 were. Routes from AUH of similar length: Manila (4,340 mi) at $790 and Shenzhen (3,720 mi) at $702.

Which airports serve flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

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It departs Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) in Shanghai, China. An international flight, United Arab Emirates to China. Gulf Air had the cheapest fare on 4 of 30 AUH routes.

Where else near Shanghai can you fly from Abu Dhabi?

Beijing (BJS) $914Guangzhou (CAN) $474Shenzhen (SZX) $702Manila (MNL) $790Dhaka (DAC) $379Phuket (HKT) $506All flights from Abu Dhabi →

Other cities with flights to Shanghai

From Seoul (ICN) $183From Hong Kong (HKG) $190From Guangzhou (CAN) $201From Beijing (PEK) $208From Taipei (TPE) $237From Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) $245

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