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Connecting route · Croatia → China

Flights from Zagreb to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Zagreb to Shanghai. 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
ZAGSHAPEK

Zagreb to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey13h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Beijing or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Zagreb 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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ZAG Beijing (PEK) SHA
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 25m
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ZAG Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 29m
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3
ZAG Munich (MUC) SHA
Leg 1: Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 01m
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4
ZAG Vienna (VIE) SHA
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 27m
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ZAG Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 59m
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ZAG Belgrade (BEG) SHA
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
+7hShanghai vs Zagreb
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
ZAG → PVG, SHA

Flights from Zagreb to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zagreb to Shanghai?
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 Zagreb to Shanghai?
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 Zagreb and Shanghai?
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 Zagreb and Shanghai?
Zagreb: Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Zagreb and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Zagreb.

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