Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai Distance
8,819 km · 5,480 miles · 11 h 31 min flight
The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai is 8,819 km (5,480 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 31 min. Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Frankfurt am Main.
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 8,819
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,480
- 4,762 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 11 h 31 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +6 hours
- Shanghai vs Frankfurt am Main
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Frankfurt am Main | Northeast (53°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | Northwest (323°) |
| Halfway point | 56.61° N, 77.21° E |
| Frankfurt am Main coordinates | 50.12° N, 8.68° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Frankfurt am Main?
8,819 kilometres or 5,480 miles (4,762 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai?
About 11 h 31 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Frankfurt am Main and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Frankfurt am Main right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Frankfurt am Main?
Shanghai lies to the northeast of Frankfurt am Main (initial bearing 53°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.