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Flights from Shanghai to Leeds

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Leeds. The easiest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Paris, about 14h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 13m
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Shanghai to Leeds at a glance

Fastest journey14h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Paris

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Leeds

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

1
SHA Amsterdam (AMS) LBA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, KLM · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~14h 13m
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2
SHA Paris (CDG) LBA
Leg 1: Air France, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, Jet2
Self-transfer likely ~15h 51m
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3
SHA Copenhagen (CPH) LBA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Jet2
Self-transfer likely ~15h 01m
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4
SHA Manchester (MAN) LBA
Leg 1: Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Jet2
Self-transfer likely ~15h 04m
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SHA Budapest (BUD) LBA
Leg 1: Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: Jet2, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~15h 59m
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SHA Geneva (GVA) LBA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, Jet2
Self-transfer likely ~16h 21m
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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
9,092 km5,646 miles
Journey time
14h 13mestimate
Time difference
-8hLeeds vs Shanghai
Currency in Leeds
GBP
Airports
PVG, SHA → LBA

Flights from Shanghai to Leeds: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Leeds?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Paris and Copenhagen. 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 Leeds?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,092 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Leeds?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG), Copenhagen (CPH) and Manchester (MAN). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Leeds?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Leeds: Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Leeds?
Leeds is 8 hours behind Shanghai.

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