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Flights from Shanghai to Cologne
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Cologne. The easiest way is one stop via Munich or Vienna, about 14h 01m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 01m
Shanghai to Cologne at a glance
Fastest journey14h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Vienna
Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Cologne
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 Munich (MUC) CGN
Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
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SHA Istanbul (IST) CGN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
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
- 8,861 km5,503 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 01mestimate
- Time difference
- -7hCologne vs Shanghai
- Currency in Cologne
- EUR
- Airports
- PVG, SHA → CGN
Flights from Shanghai to Cologne: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Cologne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Vienna 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 Cologne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,861 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Cologne?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Vienna (VIE), Istanbul (IST) and Zurich (ZRH). Air China flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Cologne?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Cologne?
Cologne is 7 hours behind Shanghai.
