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Flights from Malta to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Malta to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Munich, about 14h 15m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 15m
Malta to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey14h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Munich
Best ways to fly from Malta 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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MLA Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: KM Malta Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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MLA Munich (MUC) SHA
Leg 1: KM Malta Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Lufthansa
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MLA Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
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MLA Paris (CDG) SHA
Leg 1: Air France, KM Malta Airlines · 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
- 9,361 km5,813 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 15mestimate
- Time difference
- +7hShanghai vs Malta
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- MLA → PVG, SHA
Flights from Malta to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Malta to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Munich and Belgrade. 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 Malta to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,361 km.
Where do you change planes between Malta and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Munich (MUC), Belgrade (BEG) and Zurich (ZRH). KM Malta Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Malta and Shanghai?
Malta: Malta International Airport (MLA). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Malta and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Malta.
