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Flights from Lyon to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Lyon to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Munich or Frankfurt, about 14h 12m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 12m
Lyon to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey14h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Lyon 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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LYS Munich (MUC) SHA
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Lufthansa
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LYS Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
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LYS Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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LYS Paris (CDG) SHA
Leg 1: Air France, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: Air France, China Eastern Airlines
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
- 9,344 km5,803 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 12mestimate
- Time difference
- +7hShanghai vs Lyon
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- LYS, GNB → PVG, SHA
Flights from Lyon to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Frankfurt and Istanbul. 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 Lyon to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,344 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST) and Amsterdam (AMS). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Shanghai?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Lyon and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Lyon.
