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Connecting route · China → Germany

Flights from Shanghai to Hamburg

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Hamburg. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Munich, about 14h 05m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 12m
SHAHAMFRA

Shanghai to Hamburg at a glance

Fastest journey13h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Munich

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Hamburg

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) HAM
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 05m
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SHA Munich (MUC) HAM
Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 13m
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3
SHA Helsinki (HEL) HAM
Leg 1: Finnair, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Finnair
One airline, one ticket ~13h 12m
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SHA Zurich (ZRH) HAM
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: Eurowings, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~14h 39m
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SHA Vienna (VIE) HAM
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines, Eurowings
One airline, one ticket ~14h 04m
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SHA Amsterdam (AMS) HAM
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, KLM · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~14h 07m
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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
8,522 km5,292 miles
Journey time
13h 12mestimate
Time difference
-7hHamburg vs Shanghai
Currency in Hamburg
EUR
Airports
PVG, SHA → HAM, LBC

Flights from Shanghai to Hamburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Hamburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Munich and Helsinki. 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 Hamburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,522 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Hamburg?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Helsinki (HEL) and Zurich (ZRH). Air China flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Hamburg?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Hamburg: Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) and Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Hamburg?
Hamburg is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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