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Flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Beijing or Amsterdam, about 13h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 47m
EDISHAPEK

Edinburgh to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey13h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Beijing or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Edinburgh 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
EDI Beijing (PEK) SHA
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 47m
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EDI Amsterdam (AMS) SHA
Leg 1: easyJet, KLM · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~14h 28m
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3
EDI Zurich (ZRH) SHA
Leg 1: easyJet, Edelweiss Air, SWISS · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~15h 21m
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4
EDI Helsinki (HEL) SHA
Leg 1: Finnair · Leg 2: Finnair, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~13h 53m
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EDI Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 51m
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EDI Vienna (VIE) SHA
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Jet2, Ryanair · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 08m
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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
9,001 km5,590 miles
Journey time
13h 47mestimate
Time difference
+8hShanghai vs Edinburgh
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
EDI → PVG, SHA

Flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Beijing, Amsterdam and Zurich. 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 Edinburgh to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,001 km.
Where do you change planes between Edinburgh and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Beijing (PEK), Amsterdam (AMS), Zurich (ZRH) and Helsinki (HEL). Hainan Airlines flies both legs via Beijing, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Edinburgh and Shanghai?
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of Edinburgh.

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