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Flights from Beirut to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Beirut to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 13h 15m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 15m
Beirut to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey13h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Beirut 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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BEY Dubai (DXB) SHA
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates
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BEY Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, Turkish Airlines, Iraqi Airways · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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BEY Cairo (CAI) SHA
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, EgyptAir
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BEY Doha (DOH) SHA
Leg 1: Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
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BEY Abu Dhabi (AUH) SHA
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
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BEY Riyadh (RUH) SHA
Leg 1: Flynas, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, Saudia · Leg 2: China Eastern 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
- 7,804 km4,846 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 15mestimate
- Time difference
- +6hShanghai vs Beirut
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- BEY → PVG, SHA
Flights from Beirut to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Beirut to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Istanbul and Cairo. 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 Beirut to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,804 km.
Where do you change planes between Beirut and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST), Cairo (CAI) and Doha (DOH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Beirut and Shanghai?
Beirut: Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Beirut and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Beirut.





