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Flight Distance from Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
SHAZSSS
Shanghai (Minhang), China
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Great Circle Path
8,827 km5,485 miles • 4,766 NM
Destination Airport
EDDFFRA
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Frankfurt Main Airport
Direct Distance
8,827 km
5,485 Statute Miles
4,766 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 53m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
794 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
323° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 53m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
10h 6m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
17h 29m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 CN→🇩🇪 Germany
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
- City / Country: Shanghai (Minhang), China
- ICAO Code: ZSSS
- Coordinates: 31.1981°, 121.3343°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 10 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA)
- City / Country: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- ICAO Code: EDDF
- Coordinates: 50.0267°, 8.5584°
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Elevation: 364 ft
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