How to get fromNew Zealand to Shanghaiby plane or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from New Zealand to Shanghai by plane or bus

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Fly Tauranga Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane TRG - PVG
15h 38m
¥2,346–6,163
Fly Wellington to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane WLG - PVG
17h 41m
¥2,088–5,600
Fly Auckland to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane AKL - PVG
15h 26m
¥2,864–6,579
Fly Palmerston to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane PMR - PVG
17h 37m
¥3,067–8,071
Fly Auckland to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane AKL - SHA
17h 50m
¥2,114–6,529
Fly Christchurch International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane CHC - PVG
17h 52m
¥2,275–6,075
Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus
2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane WRE - PVG
22h 20m
¥2,330–6,262

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

10Weekly Planes

15h 15mAverage Duration

¥2,283Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,551.8 km
Duration: 15h 38m

What companies run services between New Zealand and Shanghai, China?

Air New Zealand and China Eastern Airlines fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) once daily.

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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

Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

Riverdale Residence Xintiandi Shanghai(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

The Sukhothai Shanghai(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

THE ONE Shanghai Downtown, Vignette Collection by IHG(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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