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Flights from Warsaw to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Warsaw to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Vienna or Helsinki, about 13h 48m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 54m
Warsaw to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey12h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vienna or Helsinki
Best ways to fly from Warsaw to Shanghai
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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WAW Vienna (VIE) SHA
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Ryanair · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
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WAW Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
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WAW Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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
- 7,968 km4,948 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 54mestimate
- Time difference
- +7hShanghai vs Warsaw
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- WAW, WMI → PVG, SHA
Flights from Warsaw to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Warsaw to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vienna, Helsinki and Frankfurt. 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 Warsaw to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,968 km.
Where do you change planes between Warsaw and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Vienna (VIE), Helsinki (HEL), Frankfurt (FRA) and Istanbul (IST). Austrian Airlines flies both legs via Vienna, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Warsaw and Shanghai?
Warsaw: Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Warsaw and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Warsaw.





