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Flights from Shanghai to Reykjavik

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Reykjavik. The easiest way is one stop via Helsinki or Frankfurt, about 14h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 47m
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Shanghai to Reykjavik at a glance

Fastest journey14h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Helsinki or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Reykjavik

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) REK
Leg 1: Finnair, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Finnair, Icelandair
One airline, one ticket ~14h 47m
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SHA Frankfurt (FRA) REK
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Icelandair, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~16h 34m
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3
SHA London (LHR) REK
Leg 1: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Icelandair
One airline, one ticket ~16h 25m
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SHA Vienna (VIE) REK
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 47m
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SHA Manchester (MAN) REK
Leg 1: Juneyao Air · Leg 2: easyJet, Icelandair, Jet2
Self-transfer likely ~17h 03m
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SHA Copenhagen (CPH) REK
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Icelandair, SAS
Self-transfer likely ~16h 32m
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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
8,937 km5,550 miles
Journey time
14h 47mestimate
Time difference
-8hReykjavik vs Shanghai
Currency in Reykjavik
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → KEF, RKV

Flights from Shanghai to Reykjavik: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Reykjavik?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Helsinki, Frankfurt and London. 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 Reykjavik?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,937 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Reykjavik?
The best connecting points are Helsinki (HEL), Frankfurt (FRA), London (LHR) and Vienna (VIE). Finnair flies both legs via Helsinki, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Reykjavik?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Reykjavik?
Reykjavik is 8 hours behind Shanghai.

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