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Connecting route · China → Poland

Flights from Shanghai to Krakow

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Krakow. The easiest way is one stop via Helsinki or Istanbul, about 13h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 13m
SHAKRKHEL

Shanghai to Krakow at a glance

Fastest journey13h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Helsinki or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Krakow

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

1
SHA Helsinki (HEL) KRK
Leg 1: Finnair, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Finnair
One airline, one ticket ~13h 13m
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SHA Istanbul (IST) KRK
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: LOT Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 04m
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3
SHA Vienna (VIE) KRK
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~13h 31m
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SHA Munich (MUC) KRK
Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 14m
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SHA Frankfurt (FRA) KRK
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 34m
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SHA Amsterdam (AMS) KRK
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, KLM · Leg 2: easyJet, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~14h 59m
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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
8,147 km5,059 miles
Journey time
13h 13mestimate
Time difference
-7hKrakow vs Shanghai
Currency in Krakow
PLN
Airports
PVG, SHA → KRK

Flights from Shanghai to Krakow: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Krakow?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Helsinki, Istanbul and Vienna. 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 Krakow?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,147 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Krakow?
The best connecting points are Helsinki (HEL), Istanbul (IST), Vienna (VIE) and Munich (MUC). Finnair flies both legs via Helsinki, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Krakow?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Krakow: Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Krakow?
Krakow is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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