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Flights from Leeds to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Leeds to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Paris, about 14h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 13m
LBASHAAMS

Leeds to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey14h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Paris

Best ways to fly from Leeds 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
LBA Amsterdam (AMS) SHA
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~14h 13m
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2
LBA Paris (CDG) SHA
Leg 1: easyJet, Jet2 · Leg 2: Air France, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 51m
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3
LBA Copenhagen (CPH) SHA
Leg 1: Jet2 · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 01m
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4
LBA Manchester (MAN) SHA
Leg 1: Jet2 · Leg 2: Juneyao Air
Self-transfer likely ~15h 04m
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LBA Budapest (BUD) SHA
Leg 1: Jet2, Ryanair · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 59m
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LBA Geneva (GVA) SHA
Leg 1: easyJet, Jet2 · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 21m
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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
9,092 km5,646 miles
Journey time
14h 13mestimate
Time difference
+8hShanghai vs Leeds
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
LBA → PVG, SHA

Flights from Leeds to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Leeds to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Paris and Copenhagen. 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 Leeds to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,092 km.
Where do you change planes between Leeds and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG), Copenhagen (CPH) and Manchester (MAN). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Leeds and Shanghai?
Leeds: Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Leeds and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of Leeds.

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