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Flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh. The easiest way is one stop via Beijing or Amsterdam, about 13h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 47m
SHAEDIPEK

Shanghai to Edinburgh at a glance

Fastest journey13h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Beijing or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh

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

1
SHA Beijing (PEK) EDI
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 47m
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SHA Amsterdam (AMS) EDI
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, KLM · Leg 2: easyJet, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~14h 28m
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3
SHA Zurich (ZRH) EDI
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: easyJet, Edelweiss Air, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~15h 21m
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SHA Helsinki (HEL) EDI
Leg 1: Finnair, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Finnair
One airline, one ticket ~13h 53m
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SHA Frankfurt (FRA) EDI
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 51m
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SHA Vienna (VIE) EDI
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines, Jet2, Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~15h 08m
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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
9,001 km5,590 miles
Journey time
13h 47mestimate
Time difference
-8hEdinburgh vs Shanghai
Currency in Edinburgh
GBP
Airports
PVG, SHA → EDI

Flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Beijing, Amsterdam 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 Edinburgh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,001 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Edinburgh?
The best connecting points are Beijing (PEK), Amsterdam (AMS), Zurich (ZRH) and Helsinki (HEL). Air China flies both legs via Beijing, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Edinburgh?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 8 hours behind Shanghai.

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