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Flights from Shanghai to Zagreb

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Zagreb. The easiest way is one stop via Beijing or Frankfurt, about 13h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 25m
SHAZAGPEK

Shanghai to Zagreb at a glance

Fastest journey13h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Beijing or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Zagreb

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

1
SHA Beijing (PEK) ZAG
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
One airline, one ticket ~13h 25m
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SHA Frankfurt (FRA) ZAG
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 29m
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3
SHA Munich (MUC) ZAG
Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 01m
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4
SHA Vienna (VIE) ZAG
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 27m
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SHA Istanbul (IST) ZAG
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 59m
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SHA Belgrade (BEG) ZAG
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 29m
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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
8,643 km5,367 miles
Journey time
13h 25mestimate
Time difference
-7hZagreb vs Shanghai
Currency in Zagreb
EUR
Airports
PVG, SHA → ZAG

Flights from Shanghai to Zagreb: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Zagreb?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Beijing, Frankfurt and Munich. 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 Zagreb?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,643 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Zagreb?
The best connecting points are Beijing (PEK), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC) and Vienna (VIE). Air China flies both legs via Beijing, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Zagreb?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Zagreb: Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Zagreb?
Zagreb is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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