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Flights from Shanghai to Dusseldorf

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Dusseldorf. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Munich, about 13h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 37m
SHADUSFRA

Shanghai to Dusseldorf at a glance

Fastest journey13h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Munich

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Dusseldorf

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 Frankfurt (FRA) DUS
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 48m
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SHA Munich (MUC) DUS
Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 04m
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SHA Amsterdam (AMS) DUS
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, KLM · Leg 2: KLM, KLM Cityhopper
One airline, one ticket ~13h 51m
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SHA Zurich (ZRH) DUS
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: Eurowings, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~14h 20m
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SHA Helsinki (HEL) DUS
Leg 1: Finnair, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Finnair
One airline, one ticket ~13h 37m
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SHA London (LHR) DUS
Leg 1: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Eurowings
One airline, one ticket ~14h 41m
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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
8,852 km5,497 miles
Journey time
13h 37mestimate
Time difference
-7hDusseldorf vs Shanghai
Currency in Dusseldorf
EUR
Airports
PVG, SHA → DUS, NRN

Flights from Shanghai to Dusseldorf: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Dusseldorf?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Munich and Amsterdam. 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 Dusseldorf?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,852 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Dusseldorf?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Amsterdam (AMS) and Zurich (ZRH). Air China flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Dusseldorf?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Dusseldorf: Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Dusseldorf?
Dusseldorf is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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