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Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane REC - SHA
28h 9m
¥3,472–11,072
Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane REC - PVG
27h
¥3,522–9,122
Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane REC - HGH
2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
28h 47m
¥6,644–11,211
Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane REC - WUX
2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain
31h 45m
¥3,694–11,153
Fly to Nantong Xingdong Airport, bus
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG)plane REC - NTG
2. Take the bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai Zongzhanbus
31h 26m
¥3,957–12,212
Fly to Changzhou Benniu Airport, train
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Changzhou Benniu Airport (CZX)plane REC - CZX
2. Take the train from Changzhou Station to Shanghai stationtrain
31h 29m
¥3,908–12,222
Fly to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, train
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)plane REC - NGB
2. Take the train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
32h 31m
¥3,886–10,317
Fly to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport, train
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY)plane REC - YTY
2. Take the train from Jiangdu to Shanghai stationtrain
32h 49m
¥3,657–11,292

Recife International Airport (REC) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

13Weekly Planes

28h 45mAverage Duration

¥3,434Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16,484.4 km
Duration: 28h 9m

What companies run services between Recife, Brazil and Shanghai, China?

Iberia, Cathay Pacific, and five other airlines fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) twice daily.

Airlines

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Flights from Recife International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Madrid, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 24h 30m
When: Friday
Estimated price: ¥3,400–11,000

Flights from Recife International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Lisboa, Stockholm, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 29h 40m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: ¥3,400–11,000

Flights from Recife International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Madrid, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 28h 20m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
Estimated price: ¥3,200–11,000

Flights from Recife International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport via Madrid, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 24h 30m
When: Friday
Estimated price: ¥3,500–11,000

Flights from Recife International Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport via Madrid, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 25h 35m
When: Friday
Estimated price: ¥3,800–13,000

Flights from Recife International Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport via Madrid, Tianfu International

Ave. Duration: 27h 10m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥3,800–12,000

Flights from Recife International Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport via Lisboa, Stockholm, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 30h 35m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: ¥3,800–13,000

Flights from Recife International Airport to Changzhou Benniu Airport via Madrid, Tianfu International

Ave. Duration: 26h 50m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥3,800–12,000

Flights from Recife International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport via Madrid, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 25h 45m
When: Friday
Estimated price: ¥3,500–12,000

Flights from Recife International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport via Madrid, Chongqing

Ave. Duration: 26h 55m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: ¥4,000–14,000

Flights from Recife International Airport to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport via Madrid, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 34h 55m
When: Friday
Estimated price: ¥3,400–11,000

Flights from Recife International Airport to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport via Lisboa, Stockholm, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 33h 45m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: ¥3,500–11,000

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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

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10.0Exceptional

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