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Flights from Shanghai to Malta

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Malta. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Munich, about 14h 15m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 15m
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Shanghai to Malta at a glance

Fastest journey14h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Munich

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Malta

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

1
SHA Istanbul (IST) MLA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: KM Malta Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 15m
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SHA Munich (MUC) MLA
Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: KM Malta Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 14m
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3
SHA Belgrade (BEG) MLA
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia, Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~14h 26m
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SHA Zurich (ZRH) MLA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: KM Malta Airlines, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~15h 30m
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SHA Frankfurt (FRA) MLA
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 38m
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SHA Paris (CDG) MLA
Leg 1: Air France, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, KM Malta Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 17m
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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
9,361 km5,813 miles
Journey time
14h 15mestimate
Time difference
-7hMalta vs Shanghai
Currency in Malta
EUR
Airports
PVG, SHA → MLA

Flights from Shanghai to Malta: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Malta?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Munich and Belgrade. 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 Malta?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,361 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Malta?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Munich (MUC), Belgrade (BEG) and Zurich (ZRH). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Malta?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Malta: Malta International Airport (MLA).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Malta?
Malta is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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