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Flights Doha → Shanghai

DOH → PVG

8h 55m
Flight time (est.)
8.2
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from Doha to Shanghai?

The flight from Doha (DOH) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 8h 55m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route overview

This flight route operates from Hamad International Airport in Doha, which opened in 2014, to浦东国际机场in Shanghai, a much older airport that opened in 1999. The destination airport serves over 84 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in China.

Your rights on this US flight (DOT)

US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.

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General information, not legal advice.

The Doha (DOH) → Shanghai (PVG) route is operated by Qatar Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Shanghai the average ATFM delay is 4.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Doha the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.

Heading to Shanghai: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Doha (DOH) to Shanghai (PVG) heads north-east for about 6,796 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 55m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Doha the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Shanghai it is 4.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
5h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
04:55
Elevation PVG
13 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 777-300ER
Est. CO₂/passenger
~612 kg

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Airlines operating DOH-PVG

Frequently asked questions about DOH-PVG

The flight from Doha (DOH) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 8h 55m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: Qatar Airways.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Shanghai, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.