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Flights from Basel to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Basel to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Munich, about 14h 20m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 53m
Basel to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey13h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Munich
Best ways to fly from Basel to Shanghai
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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EAP Amsterdam (AMS) SHA
Leg 1: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, KLM · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, KLM
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EAP Munich (MUC) SHA
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Lufthansa
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EAP Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
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EAP Vienna (VIE) SHA
Leg 1: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
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EAP Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 9,055 km5,623 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 53mestimate
- Time difference
- +7hShanghai vs Basel
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- BSL → PVG, SHA
Flights from Basel to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Basel to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Munich and Frankfurt. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Basel to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,055 km.
Where do you change planes between Basel and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA) and Vienna (VIE). easyJet flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Basel and Shanghai?
Basel: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Basel and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Basel.
