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Flights from Shanghai to Catania

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Catania. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Munich, about 14h 05m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 05m
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Shanghai to Catania at a glance

Fastest journey14h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Munich

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Catania

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

1
SHA Istanbul (IST) CTA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 05m
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SHA Munich (MUC) CTA
Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 01m
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3
SHA Vienna (VIE) CTA
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~14h 36m
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SHA Frankfurt (FRA) CTA
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 26m
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SHA Belgrade (BEG) CTA
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~14h 13m
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SHA Helsinki (HEL) CTA
Leg 1: Finnair, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Finnair
One airline, one ticket ~15h 02m
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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
9,214 km5,722 miles
Journey time
14h 05mestimate
Time difference
-7hCatania vs Shanghai
Currency in Catania
EUR
Airports
PVG, SHA → CTA

Flights from Shanghai to Catania: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Catania?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Munich and Vienna. 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 Catania?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,214 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Catania?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Munich (MUC), Vienna (VIE) and Frankfurt (FRA). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Catania?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Catania: Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Catania?
Catania is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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