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Flights from Florence to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Florence to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Helsinki or Zurich, about 14h 18m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 55m
FLRSHAHEL

Florence to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey13h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Helsinki or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Florence 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
FLR Helsinki (HEL) SHA
Leg 1: Finnair · Leg 2: Finnair, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~14h 18m
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2
FLR Zurich (ZRH) SHA
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~14h 21m
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3
FLR Vienna (VIE) SHA
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 55m
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4
FLR Belgrade (BEG) SHA
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 58m
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FLR Amsterdam (AMS) SHA
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~14h 57m
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FLR Paris (CDG) SHA
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 11m
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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
9,079 km5,638 miles
Journey time
13h 55mestimate
Time difference
+7hShanghai vs Florence
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
FLR → PVG, SHA

Flights from Florence to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Florence to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Helsinki, Zurich 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 Florence to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,079 km.
Where do you change planes between Florence and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Helsinki (HEL), Zurich (ZRH), Vienna (VIE) and Belgrade (BEG). Finnair flies both legs via Helsinki, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Florence and Shanghai?
Florence: Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Florence and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Florence.

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