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Flights from Hamburg to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Hamburg to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Munich, about 14h 05m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 12m
Hamburg to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey13h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Munich
Best ways to fly from Hamburg 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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HAM Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
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HAM Munich (MUC) SHA
Leg 1: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, 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
- 8,522 km5,292 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 12mestimate
- Time difference
- +7hShanghai vs Hamburg
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- HAM, LBC → PVG, SHA
Flights from Hamburg to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Hamburg to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Munich and Helsinki. 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 Hamburg to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,522 km.
Where do you change planes between Hamburg and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Helsinki (HEL) and Zurich (ZRH). Condor flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Hamburg and Shanghai?
Hamburg: Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) and Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Hamburg and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Hamburg.
