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Flights from Reykjavik to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Helsinki or Frankfurt, about 14h 47m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 47m
Reykjavik to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey14h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Helsinki or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Reykjavik 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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REK Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Icelandair, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
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REK London (LHR) SHA
Leg 1: British Airways, Icelandair · Leg 2: British Airways, 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
- 8,937 km5,550 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 47mestimate
- Time difference
- +8hShanghai vs Reykjavik
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- KEF, RKV → PVG, SHA
Flights from Reykjavik to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Helsinki, Frankfurt and London. 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 Reykjavik to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,937 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Helsinki (HEL), Frankfurt (FRA), London (LHR) and Vienna (VIE). Finnair flies both legs via Helsinki, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Shanghai?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of Reykjavik.
