CopenhagenShanghai, China

Flights from Copenhagen to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from Copenhagen (CPH) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 10h 51m (8,277 km). China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $684 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Shanghai: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Shanghai

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — arriving in Shanghai

Airport transfer

PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Copenhagen →3 lounges at Copenhagen Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresPVG to Shanghai: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Copenhagen to Shanghai

Carriers on CPH–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Best time to fly to Shanghai

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China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Copenhagen to Shanghai flights

How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Shanghai?

A nonstop flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 10h 51m, covering 8,277 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Copenhagen from Shanghai by air?

The great-circle distance between Copenhagen Kastrup Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 8,277 km (5,143 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Copenhagen to Shanghai?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CPH–PVG route include China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Copenhagen to Shanghai cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CPH–PVG was $684 USD with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 21 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Copenhagen to Shanghai?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $346 with 2 stops against $684 nonstop, a saving of $338. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Copenhagen to China?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Shanghai?

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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