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Connecting route · Italy → China

Flights from Catania to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Catania to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Munich, about 14h 05m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 05m
CTASHAIST

Catania to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey14h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Munich

Best ways to fly from Catania to Shanghai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CTA Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 05m
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CTA Munich (MUC) SHA
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 01m
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3
CTA Vienna (VIE) SHA
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 36m
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CTA Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 26m
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CTA Belgrade (BEG) SHA
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~14h 13m
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CTA Helsinki (HEL) SHA
Leg 1: Finnair · Leg 2: Finnair, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 02m
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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
9,214 km5,722 miles
Journey time
14h 05mestimate
Time difference
+7hShanghai vs Catania
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
CTA → PVG, SHA

Flights from Catania to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Catania to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Munich and Vienna. 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 Catania to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,214 km.
Where do you change planes between Catania and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Munich (MUC), Vienna (VIE) and Frankfurt (FRA). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Catania and Shanghai?
Catania: Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Catania and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Catania.

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