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Flights from Berlin to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Berlin to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Beijing, about 14h 06m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 04m
Berlin to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey13h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Beijing
Best ways to fly from Berlin 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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BER Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
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BER Beijing (PEK) SHA
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan 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
- 8,397 km5,215 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 04mestimate
- Time difference
- +7hShanghai vs Berlin
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- BER → PVG, SHA
Flights from Berlin to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Berlin to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Beijing and Helsinki. 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 Berlin to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,397 km.
Where do you change planes between Berlin and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Beijing (PEK), Helsinki (HEL) and Zurich (ZRH). Condor flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Berlin and Shanghai?
Berlin: Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Berlin and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Berlin.
