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Connecting route · China → Germany

Flights from Shanghai to Berlin

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Berlin. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Beijing, about 14h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 04m
SHABERFRA

Shanghai to Berlin at a glance

Fastest journey13h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Beijing

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Berlin

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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SHA Frankfurt (FRA) BER
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 06m
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SHA Beijing (PEK) BER
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 04m
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3
SHA Helsinki (HEL) BER
Leg 1: Finnair, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Eurowings, Finnair
One airline, one ticket ~13h 09m
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4
SHA Zurich (ZRH) BER
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: easyJet, Eurowings, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~14h 36m
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SHA Munich (MUC) BER
Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 03m
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SHA Amsterdam (AMS) BER
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, KLM · Leg 2: easyJet, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~14h 22m
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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
8,397 km5,215 miles
Journey time
13h 04mestimate
Time difference
-7hBerlin vs Shanghai
Currency in Berlin
EUR
Airports
PVG, SHA → BER

Flights from Shanghai to Berlin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Berlin?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Beijing and Helsinki. 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 Berlin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,397 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Berlin?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Beijing (PEK), Helsinki (HEL) and Zurich (ZRH). Air China flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Berlin?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Berlin: Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Berlin?
Berlin is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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