Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai (Pudong)
11h 25m The flight from Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) covers 8,859 km (5,505 miles) and takes approximately 11h 25m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 53°, passing near 56.7° N, 77.4° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 16h 06m | 16h 32m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 21m | 11h 47m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 51m | 10h 16m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 25m | 10h 51m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| FRA | PVG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
| City | Frankfurt am Main | Shanghai (Pudong) |
| Country | Germany | China |
| ICAO | EDDF | ZSPD |
| Coordinates | 50.0267, 8.5584 | 31.1434, 121.805 |
| Elevation | 364 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai (Pudong)?
A non-stop flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) takes about 11h 25m. The great-circle distance is 8,859 km (5,505 miles, 4,783 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 53°.
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Shanghai (Pudong)?
8,859 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,505 miles or 4,783 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between FRA and PVG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,859 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 25m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Frankfurt am Main
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.