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Flights from Shanghai to Bucharest
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Bucharest. The easiest way is one stop via Beijing or Istanbul, about 12h 41m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 41m
Shanghai to Bucharest at a glance
Fastest journey12h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Beijing or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Bucharest
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 Beijing (PEK) BUH
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
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SHA Istanbul (IST) BUH
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: TAROM, Turkish Airlines
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SHA Frankfurt (FRA) BUH
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: FlyOne, HiSky, Lufthansa
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
- 8,028 km4,985 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 41mestimate
- Time difference
- -6hBucharest vs Shanghai
- Currency in Bucharest
- RON
- Airports
- PVG, SHA → OTP, BBU
Flights from Shanghai to Bucharest: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Bucharest?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Beijing, Istanbul 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 Bucharest?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,028 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Bucharest?
The best connecting points are Beijing (PEK), Istanbul (IST), Frankfurt (FRA) and Vienna (VIE). Air China flies both legs via Beijing, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Bucharest?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Bucharest: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Bucharest?
Bucharest is 6 hours behind Shanghai.
