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Flights from Tallinn to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Tallinn to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Helsinki or Frankfurt, about 11h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 52m
TLLSHAHEL

Tallinn to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey11h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Helsinki or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Tallinn to Shanghai

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

1
TLL Helsinki (HEL) SHA
Leg 1: Finnair · Leg 2: Finnair, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~11h 52m
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2
TLL Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 24m
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3
TLL Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 07m
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4
TLL Stockholm (ARN) SHA
Leg 1: SAS, Ryanair · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 42m
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5
TLL Copenhagen (CPH) SHA
Leg 1: SAS, AirBaltic · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 54m
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TLL Budapest (BUD) SHA
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 41m
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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
7,416 km4,605 miles
Journey time
11h 52mestimate
Time difference
+6hShanghai vs Tallinn
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
TLL → PVG, SHA

Flights from Tallinn to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tallinn to Shanghai?
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 Tallinn to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,416 km.
Where do you change planes between Tallinn and Shanghai?
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 Tallinn and Shanghai?
Tallinn: Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Tallinn and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Tallinn.

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