What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Shanghai?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Shanghai is to bus and fly which costs ¥4000 - ¥14000 and takes 26h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Shanghai?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Shanghai is to fly which takes 20h 40m and costs ¥4000 - ¥14000.

How far is it from Des Moines to Shanghai?

The distance between Des Moines and Shanghai is 11202 km.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Shanghai?

It takes approximately 20h 40m to get from Des Moines to Shanghai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 13h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 10:05 AM in Des Moines and 11:05 PM in Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1886+ hotels available in Shanghai.

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Fly Des Moines to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane DSM - PVG
20h 40m
¥4,075–13,197
Bus to Omaha, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane OMA - PVG
26h 14m
¥3,997–13,314
Fly Des Moines to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane DSM - SHA
21h 22m
¥4,425–14,147
Fly Des Moines to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane DSM - WUX
2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain
22h 30m
¥5,047–16,228

Des Moines (DSM) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

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Distance: 11,202 km
Duration: 20h 40m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Shanghai, China?

Delta, Shanghai Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) every 4 hours.

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