Connecting route · China → Lebanon

Flights from Shanghai to Beirut

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Beirut. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Cairo, about 13h 15m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 15m

Shanghai to Beirut at a glance

Fastest journey13h 15mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Cairo

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Beirut

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

SHA Dubai (DXB) BEY

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban

One airline, one ticket ~13h 15m

SHA Cairo (CAI) BEY

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban

One airline, one ticket ~13h 40m

SHA Istanbul (IST) BEY

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, Turkish Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~13h 46m

SHA Doha (DOH) BEY

Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, Qatar Airways

One airline, one ticket ~13h 16m

SHA Abu Dhabi (AUH) BEY

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban

Same alliance ~13h 21m

SHA Riyadh (RUH) BEY

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Flynas, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, Saudia

Same alliance ~13h 25m

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: 7,804 km4,846 miles
Journey time: 13h 15mestimate
Time difference: -6hBeirut vs Shanghai
Currency in Beirut: USD
Airports: PVG, SHA → BEY

Flights from Shanghai to Beirut: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Beirut?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Cairo 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 Shanghai to Beirut?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,804 km.

Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Beirut?

The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Cairo (CAI), Istanbul (IST) and Doha (DOH). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Shanghai and Beirut?

Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Beirut: Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY).

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Beirut?

Beirut is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

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