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Connecting route · Germany → China

Flights from Nuremberg to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Nuremberg to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Istanbul, about 13h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 48m
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Nuremberg to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey13h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Nuremberg 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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NUE Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~13h 48m
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NUE Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 38m
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3
NUE Paris (CDG) SHA
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 52m
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NUE Belgrade (BEG) SHA
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~14h 08m
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NUE London (LHR) SHA
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 06m
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NUE Amsterdam (AMS) SHA
Leg 1: KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, KLM
Self-transfer likely ~15h 19m
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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
8,723 km5,417 miles
Journey time
13h 48mestimate
Time difference
+7hShanghai vs Nuremberg
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
NUE → PVG, SHA

Flights from Nuremberg to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nuremberg to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Istanbul and Paris. 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 Nuremberg to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,723 km.
Where do you change planes between Nuremberg and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST), Paris (CDG) and Belgrade (BEG). Lufthansa flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nuremberg and Shanghai?
Nuremberg: Nuremberg Airport (NUE). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Nuremberg and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Nuremberg.

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