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Flights from Shanghai to Chisinau

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Chisinau. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Frankfurt, about 13h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 13h 22m
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Shanghai to Chisinau at a glance

Fastest journey13h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Chisinau

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) RMO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: FlyOne, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 22m
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2
SHA Frankfurt (FRA) RMO
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 28m
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SHA Vienna (VIE) RMO
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 17m
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SHA Athens (ATH) RMO
Leg 1: Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 34m
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SHA Amsterdam (AMS) RMO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, KLM · Leg 2: FlyOne
Self-transfer likely ~16h 54m
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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
7,711 km4,789 miles
Journey time
13h 22mestimate
Time difference
-6hChisinau vs Shanghai
Currency in Chisinau
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → RMO

Flights from Shanghai to Chisinau: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Chisinau?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Frankfurt 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 Chisinau?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,711 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Chisinau?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Frankfurt (FRA), Vienna (VIE) and Athens (ATH). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Chisinau?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Chisinau: Chişinău International Airport (RMO).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Chisinau?
Chisinau is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

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