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Connecting route · China → France

Flights from Shanghai to Nice

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Nice. The easiest way is one stop via Paris or Frankfurt, about 14h 57m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 15m
SHANCECDG

Shanghai to Nice at a glance

Fastest journey14h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Nice

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

1
SHA Paris (CDG) NCE
Leg 1: Air France, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, easyJet, ASL Airlines France
One airline, one ticket ~14h 57m
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2
SHA Frankfurt (FRA) NCE
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 28m
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3
SHA Helsinki (HEL) NCE
Leg 1: Finnair, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle
One airline, one ticket ~14h 29m
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4
SHA Amsterdam (AMS) NCE
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, KLM · Leg 2: easyJet, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~14h 51m
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5
SHA Munich (MUC) NCE
Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 15m
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SHA Zurich (ZRH) NCE
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~14h 20m
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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
9,339 km5,800 miles
Journey time
14h 15mestimate
Time difference
-7hNice vs Shanghai
Currency in Nice
EUR
Airports
PVG, SHA → NCE

Flights from Shanghai to Nice: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Nice?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Frankfurt 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 Nice?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,339 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Nice?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA), Helsinki (HEL) and Amsterdam (AMS). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Nice?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Nice: Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Nice?
Nice is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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