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Flights from Gothenburg to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Gothenburg to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Helsinki or Frankfurt, about 12h 43m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 43m
Gothenburg to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey12h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Helsinki or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Gothenburg 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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GOT Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
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
- 8,161 km5,068 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 43mestimate
- Time difference
- +7hShanghai vs Gothenburg
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- GOT → PVG, SHA
Flights from Gothenburg to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Gothenburg to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Helsinki, Frankfurt and Munich. 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 Gothenburg to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,161 km.
Where do you change planes between Gothenburg and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Helsinki (HEL), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC) and Amsterdam (AMS). Finnair flies both legs via Helsinki, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Gothenburg and Shanghai?
Gothenburg: Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Gothenburg and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Gothenburg.





