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Flights from Shanghai to Leipzig/Halle

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Leipzig/Halle. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Vienna, about 13h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 43m
SHALEJFRA

Shanghai to Leipzig/Halle at a glance

Fastest journey13h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Vienna

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Leipzig/Halle

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

1
SHA Frankfurt (FRA) LEJ
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~13h 56m
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SHA Vienna (VIE) LEJ
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 43m
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3
SHA Doha (DOH) LEJ
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~16h 31m
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SHA Zurich (ZRH) LEJ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~15h 26m
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SHA Brussels (BRU) LEJ
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Self-transfer likely ~15h 28m
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SHA Paris (CDG) LEJ
Leg 1: Air France, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Self-transfer likely ~16h 00m
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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
8,532 km5,298 miles
Journey time
13h 43mestimate
Time difference
-7hLeipzig/Halle vs Shanghai
Currency in Leipzig/Halle
EUR
Airports
PVG, SHA → LEJ

Flights from Shanghai to Leipzig/Halle: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Leipzig/Halle?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Vienna and Doha. 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 Leipzig/Halle?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,532 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Leipzig/Halle?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Vienna (VIE), Doha (DOH) and Zurich (ZRH). Air China flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Leipzig/Halle?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Leipzig/Halle: Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Leipzig/Halle?
Leipzig/Halle is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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