How long does the flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai take?

Flight time from Frankfurt (FRA) to Shanghai (PVG) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai?

Airline availability for FRA to PVG changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai?

Direct (nonstop) availability on FRA to PVG varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai?

Prices on FRA to PVG shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Frankfurt to Shanghai flights

Direct and connecting flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Shanghai (PVG). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 8,859 km (5,505 mi)
Flight time: ~10h 45m
Airlines: 2
Aircraft types: 4

Airlines flying FRA → PVG

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Lufthansa	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 777 — 1 operator
Airbus A350 — 1 operator
Boeing 787 — 1 operator
Airbus A330 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA)

City: Frankfurt
Country: DE
IATA / ICAO: FRA / EDDF

Arrival: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

City: Shanghai
Country: CN
IATA / ICAO: PVG / ZSPD

Operating airlines

Air China (CA)
Lufthansa (LH)
China Eastern Airlines (MU)

Distance: 8876 km. Duration: 680 minutes.

Other routes from Frankfurt

Other routes to Shanghai

Typical fares by aircraft on this route

Aircraft	Median	Range	Operators
Airbus A350	€1202	€1125–1202	Air China, Lufthansa
Boeing 787 Dreamliner	€1202	€1202–1202	Lufthansa

Based on 48 recent fare observations.

Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly FRA to PVG?

2 airlines operate the FRA to PVG route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the FRA-PVG route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on FRA to PVG include: Boeing 777, Airbus A350, Boeing 787.

How long is the Frankfurt to Shanghai flight?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt (FRA) to Shanghai (PVG) is approximately 10h 45m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Frankfurt to Shanghai?

The great-circle distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to Shanghai (PVG) is approximately 8,859 km (5,505 miles).

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