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Flights from Shanghai to Riga

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Riga. The easiest way is one stop via Helsinki or Frankfurt, about 12h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 13m
SHARIXHEL

Shanghai to Riga at a glance

Fastest journey12h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Helsinki or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Riga

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

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SHA Helsinki (HEL) RIX
Leg 1: Finnair, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Finnair
One airline, one ticket ~12h 13m
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SHA Frankfurt (FRA) RIX
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 09m
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3
SHA Istanbul (IST) RIX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 48m
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SHA Stockholm (ARN) RIX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~13h 48m
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SHA Tashkent (TAS) RIX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: FlyOne, Uzbekistan Airways
Self-transfer likely ~14h 01m
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SHA Copenhagen (CPH) RIX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS
Self-transfer likely ~14h 44m
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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
7,560 km4,695 miles
Journey time
12h 13mestimate
Time difference
-6hRiga vs Shanghai
Currency in Riga
EUR
Airports
PVG, SHA → RIX

Flights from Shanghai to Riga: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Riga?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Helsinki, Frankfurt and Istanbul. 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 Riga?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,560 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Riga?
The best connecting points are Helsinki (HEL), Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST) and Stockholm (ARN). Finnair flies both legs via Helsinki, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Riga?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Riga: Riga International Airport (RIX).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Riga?
Riga is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

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