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Connecting route · Germany → China

Flights from Leipzig/Halle to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Leipzig/Halle to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Vienna, about 13h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 43m
LEJSHAFRA

Leipzig/Halle to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey13h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Vienna

Best ways to fly from Leipzig/Halle 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
LEJ Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~13h 56m
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LEJ Vienna (VIE) SHA
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 43m
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3
LEJ Doha (DOH) SHA
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~16h 31m
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4
LEJ Paris (CDG) SHA
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, Leav Aviation · Leg 2: Air France, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 00m
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LEJ Zurich (ZRH) SHA
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~15h 26m
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LEJ Brussels (BRU) SHA
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Air
Self-transfer likely ~15h 28m
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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
8,532 km5,298 miles
Journey time
13h 43mestimate
Time difference
+7hShanghai vs Leipzig/Halle
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
LEJ → PVG, SHA

Flights from Leipzig/Halle to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Leipzig/Halle to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Vienna and Doha. 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 Leipzig/Halle to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,532 km.
Where do you change planes between Leipzig/Halle and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Vienna (VIE), Doha (DOH) and Paris (CDG). Lufthansa flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Leipzig/Halle and Shanghai?
Leipzig/Halle: Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Leipzig/Halle and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Leipzig/Halle.

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