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Connecting route · Latvia → China

Flights from Riga to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Riga to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Helsinki or Frankfurt, about 12h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 13m
RIXSHAHEL

Riga to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey12h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Helsinki or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Riga 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
RIX Helsinki (HEL) SHA
Leg 1: AirBaltic, Finnair · Leg 2: Finnair, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~12h 13m
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RIX Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: AirBaltic, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 09m
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3
RIX Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: AirBaltic, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 48m
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4
RIX Stockholm (ARN) SHA
Leg 1: AirBaltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Ryanair · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 48m
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RIX Tashkent (TAS) SHA
Leg 1: FlyOne, Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 01m
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RIX Copenhagen (CPH) SHA
Leg 1: AirBaltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 44m
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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
7,560 km4,695 miles
Journey time
12h 13mestimate
Time difference
+6hShanghai vs Riga
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
RIX → PVG, SHA

Flights from Riga to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Riga to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Helsinki, 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 Riga to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,560 km.
Where do you change planes between Riga and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Helsinki (HEL), Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST) and Stockholm (ARN). AirBaltic flies both legs via Helsinki, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riga and Shanghai?
Riga: Riga International Airport (RIX). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Riga and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Riga.

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