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Flights from Orlando to Shanghai cover about 8,060 miles. There is no scheduled nonstop service on this route, so the journey requires a connection and no typical flight time is available.

Methodology

Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.

There are no direct flights from Orlando to Shanghai. The shortest connecting routing is on American Airlines via Dallas/Fort Worth, with a total trip time of 20 hours 20 minutes (a 3 hour 6 minute first leg, a 1 hour 34 minute layover, and a 15 hour 40 minute second leg). United also connects through Los Angeles or San Francisco.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

From Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, taxis are the fastest and most-used option to reach the city center, typically taking around 30 minutes and costing between 100 and 150 yuan. Metro Lines 2 and 10 offer direct, inexpensive access at just a few yuan, with Line 2 connecting to the National Exhibition and Convention Center and Line 10 linking both terminals. Twelve bus routes serve the airport, providing economical but slower alternatives. The Hongqiao transportation hub also integrates high-speed rail and the Airport Link Line, which reaches Pudong Airport in about 40 minutes. Ride-share services and car rentals operate as well, though taxis and the metro dominate for most travelers.

References

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No overnight or red-eye flights operate from Orlando to Shanghai. Neither nonstop red-eyes nor connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg are scheduled on this route.

Methodology

Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.

There is no nonstop service between Orlando and Shanghai. American Airlines offers the quickest one-stop routing through Dallas/Fort Worth, taking about 20 hours and 20 minutes. United Airlines also connects this route via Los Angeles or San Francisco, with total travel times around 20 hours and 40 minutes to 21 hours and 25 minutes.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Shanghai has two major airports. Pudong is the main international gateway, farther from the centre but with most long‑haul flights and global alliances. Hongqiao is closer to downtown and mainly serves domestic and regional routes, ideal for quick connections within China.

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the primary airport for Orlando, located about 6 to 10 miles southeast of downtown. The most popular and fastest option is a taxi or ride-share like Uber or Lyft, which takes roughly 18 to 22 minutes and is moderately priced, while the Lynx public bus is the most affordable choice at just $2. Shuttle vans offer a middle-ground cost and convenience, and driving yourself with on-site parking is straightforward, though parking fees add to the expense. Hotel shuttles are often free but require advance arrangement.

References

• How to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Orlando, FL | Uberuber.com
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There are several hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, including the Novotel Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Sofitel Shanghai Hongqiao, InterContinental Shanghai Hongqiao NECC, Renaissance Shanghai Hongqiao, Holiday Inn Shanghai Hongqiao Central, Courtyard Shanghai Hongqiao, and DoubleTree by Hilton properties. The Novotel is located in the Hongqiao transportation hub area, close to the airport and railway station, while the InterContinental and Holiday Inn offer complimentary airport shuttles. No on-site or directly terminal-connected hotel is described.

References

• Hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)tradefairdates.com · Published Aug 12, 2024
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• Sofitel Shanghai Hongqiao - ALLall.accor.com
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• Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel | Courtyard Shanghai Hongqiaomarriott.com · Published Feb 18, 2025
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Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport offers complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the airport, with the SSID for the free network listed as "SHA-Airport-Free-WiFi" or "Airport-FreeWiFi-HQ" depending on the source, and travelers can enjoy 5 hours of free Wi-Fi per session. Charging stations are available throughout the airport, and free high-speed internet access is provided in parts of Terminal 1's domestic departure area. Information desks are scattered throughout the terminal to assist passengers, and luggage storage, currency exchange, and family zones are among the services available. A one-stop service station at Terminal 1's international arrival exit offers purchasing local SIM cards, cash exchange and withdrawal, portable Wi-Fi equipment, mobile payment consultation, and transportation pass sales. Washrooms for infants and the disabled were added in Terminal 1's domestic departure and arrival areas. Vending machines are available in both terminals, and fast-food options operate until late night.

References

• Shanghai Airport Wifi: Guide to Internet Access - iFLYifly.com · Published Mar 2, 2024
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Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers a barrier-free path throughout the facility with elevators, escalators, moving walkways, companion care restrooms with adult changing tables, service animal relief areas, visual paging displays, and TTY/TDD teletypewriters. It is a Certified Autism Center™ and participates in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, with staff trained to assist autistic and sensory-sensitive travelers. At Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), travelers over 70, pregnant passengers, or those with limb disabilities can apply at the 'warm passage accompanying your traveling' counter, where red-hatted staff will escort them to the aircraft; wheelchair rental is available at the Terminal 1 information desk for 20 yuan ($2.94) per day, returnable by calling 021-2238-2450. To arrange mobility assistance, contact your airline in advance before the flight.

References

• Accessibility - Orlando International Airport (MCO)orlandoairports.net · Published Aug 9, 2015
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There is no nonstop service from Orlando to Shanghai, so passengers connect through major US hubs. American Airlines flies via Dallas/Fort Worth using Boeing 787-9s on the transpacific leg, paired with Airbus A321 or Boeing 737-800 on the domestic segment. United connects through Los Angeles and San Francisco with Boeing 787-9 and Boeing 777-300ER long-haul aircraft, respectively, on shorter Boeing 737 variants.

Methodology

Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.

There is no nonstop service from Orlando to Shanghai; the route is flown via connections, currently by American Airlines through Dallas/Fort Worth and by United Airlines through Los Angeles or San Francisco. American belongs to the oneworld alliance, while United is a member of Star Alliance. Other alliances may serve this route through other connecting itineraries, but these two carriers are the ones currently scheduled.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Orlando International Airport has seven lounges and two XpresSpa locations, including an American Airlines Admirals Club, two The Club MCO locations, a Delta Sky Club, a United Club, a Plaza Premium Lounge, and a USO lounge. The Club MCO lounges are in Terminal A, Concourse 1 near XpresSpa and Terminal B, Concourse 4 near Gate 91, with the Terminal A location offering showers and both accessible to any passenger with a boarding pass. The Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal C, Level 2 in the Palm Court area, is the largest at 10,000 square feet and also offers showers. Priority Pass members can access both The Club MCO locations and the Plaza Premium Lounge, while the USO Lounge in Terminal A provides complimentary services to active military personnel and their families.

References

• Full List of Airport Lounges at Orlando International Airport [MCO]upgradedpoints.com · Published Aug 17, 2026
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• Orlando International Airport Guide for First-Time Travelersthetraveler.org · Published Aug 1, 2026

Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets offer the most reliable same‑day change and standby options, while Basic Economy fares rarely allow either.