detroit (usa) - toronto (canada) - shanghai - hong kong, direct transits

Question

My itinerary from Detroit (USA) to Hong Kong passes through Toronto and Shanghai (or alternatively Beijing), by Air Canada and Cathay Pacific.  The scheduled layover in Shanghai is 2.5 hours.  I have no plans to leave the secure area of the airport.  Is that enough time to make the connection?  Can I go directly from gate to gate, or will I need to pass through any security or immigration checks?  Thank you.

Steph · Answer

Are you flying Cathay Pacific all the way from Toronto to Hong Kong? If so, they will check your bags all the way through to Hong Kong and you will just transfer to a different gate in Shanghai. If you change airlines in Shanghai, you may need to recheck your bags. You will need to speak with the airlines as they all work differently.

Can you tell me if this qualifies for a 72 hour visa? Asked by Chris from Canada \| Oct. 26, 2015 21:24	1 answer
toronto to shanghai Asked by Mr.chaudhary sohail rehman from canada \| Jul. 12, 2009 22:08	1 answer
I'm permanent resident in Canada. My flight from Vietnam to Toronto transit... Asked by Mrs.tran from canada \| Nov. 09, 2010 22:49	1 answer
Would this qualify for 72 hour transit stay if time spent in third country ... Asked by Luca from Canada \| Sep. 03, 2017 22:13	1 answer
Do I need a chinese Visa if I visit China from Canada? Asked by Tobey from Hong kong \| Jul. 21, 2012 03:19	1 answer
Indirect flights Asked by Dale from Canada \| Jan. 02, 2018 01:51	1 answer

Detroit (USA) -> Toronto (Canada) -> Shanghai -> Hong Kong, Direct Transits