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Flights from Cologne to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Cologne to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Munich or Vienna, about 14h 01m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 01m
Cologne to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey14h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Vienna
Best ways to fly from Cologne 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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CGN Munich (MUC) SHA
Leg 1: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Lufthansa
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CGN 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
- 8,861 km5,503 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 01mestimate
- Time difference
- +7hShanghai vs Cologne
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- CGN → PVG, SHA
Flights from Cologne to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cologne to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Vienna and Istanbul. 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 Cologne to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,861 km.
Where do you change planes between Cologne and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Vienna (VIE), Istanbul (IST) and Zurich (ZRH). Eurowings flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cologne and Shanghai?
Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Cologne and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Cologne.
