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Connecting route · China → Switzerland

Flights from Shanghai to Basel

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Basel. The easiest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Munich, about 14h 20m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 53m
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Shanghai to Basel at a glance

Fastest journey13h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Munich

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Basel

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SHA Amsterdam (AMS) EAP
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, KLM · Leg 2: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~14h 20m
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SHA Munich (MUC) EAP
Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 53m
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3
SHA Frankfurt (FRA) EAP
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~13h 55m
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SHA Vienna (VIE) EAP
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, Austrian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 58m
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5
SHA Paris (CDG) EAP
Leg 1: Air France, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~14h 35m
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SHA Istanbul (IST) EAP
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 50m
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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
9,055 km5,623 miles
Journey time
13h 53mestimate
Time difference
-7hBasel vs Shanghai
Currency in Basel
CHF
Airports
PVG, SHA → BSL

Flights from Shanghai to Basel: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Basel?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Munich and Frankfurt. 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 Shanghai to Basel?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,055 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Basel?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA) and Vienna (VIE). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Basel?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Basel: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Basel?
Basel is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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