Frankfurt (FRA) to Shanghai (PVG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,504
miles
8,858
kilometers
4,783
nautical miles

🕐 10h 59m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (53°)
Direction
🌍 +7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,504 8,806
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,504 8,806
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,504 8,256
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,504 8,256
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,504 11,008
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,504 8,256
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Frankfurt and Shanghai follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The FRA to PVG route connects Frankfurt, Germany with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 5,504 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Germany to China. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 53° from Frankfurt. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FRA

Frankfurt am Main Airport

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) serves Frankfurt, Germany.

🛬 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) serves Shanghai, China.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 5,504 miles (8,858 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FRA to PVG typically take around 10h 59m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,504 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.