FrankfurttoShanghaiFlight Time
FRA–PVG · Nonstop
Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) to Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Frankfurt (FRA) to Shanghai (PVG) is about 11h 57m, covering 5,505 miles. Lufthansa, Air China, and China Eastern fly the route nonstop with 3-4/day departures, from 14:30 to 22:10 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~11h 57m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 5,505 mi | Nonstop | 3-4/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Frankfurt to Shanghai
Lufthansa, Air China, and China Eastern operate 3-4/day flights from FRA to PVG. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 3 at FRA.
- First departure
- 14:30
- Last departure
- 22:10
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 6
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa | 1-2/day | Airbus A350, Boeing 787 · Terminal 1 · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
PVG to FRA flights — 3-4/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for FRA, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 26 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Frankfurt (FRA) to Shanghai (PVG) is about 11h 57m, based on the 5,505-mile flying distance.
How far is Frankfurt from Shanghai?
Frankfurt (FRA) to Shanghai (PVG) is about 5,505 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai?
Yes. Lufthansa, Air China, and China Eastern fly nonstop from Frankfurt (FRA) to Shanghai (PVG), with 3-4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai?
Lufthansa, Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern fly nonstop from Frankfurt (FRA) to Shanghai (PVG).
What aircraft fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai?
The FRA–PVG route is flown with Airbus A350, Boeing 777, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Frankfurt
- DUS - DusseldorfDusseldorf International Airport · 117 mi from FRAFlights from DUS
Near Shanghai
- SHA - ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao International Airport · 28 mi from PVGFlights to SHA