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Flights from Shanghai to Dresden

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Dresden. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Munich, about 14h 03m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 13h 53m
SHADRSFRA

Shanghai to Dresden at a glance

Fastest journey13h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Munich

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Dresden

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

1
SHA Frankfurt (FRA) DRS
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 03m
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SHA Munich (MUC) DRS
Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~13h 53m
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3
SHA Zurich (ZRH) DRS
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~14h 29m
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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
8,467 km5,258 miles
Journey time
13h 53mestimate
Time difference
-7hDresden vs Shanghai
Currency in Dresden
EUR
Airports
PVG, SHA → DRS

Flights from Shanghai to Dresden: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Dresden?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Munich and Zurich. 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 Dresden?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,467 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Dresden?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC) and Zurich (ZRH). Air China flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Dresden?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Dresden: Dresden Airport (DRS).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Dresden?
Dresden is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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