Flights Frankfurt → Shanghai
FRA → PVG
Route overview
The flight route connects Frankfurt with Shanghai, operating on a busy corridor served by aircraft such as the Airbus A330 and Boeing 747-400. The destination airport in Shanghai, which opened in 1999, handles over 84 million passengers annually, reflecting its significance as a major hub for air travel.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Shanghai (PVG) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.8/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Shanghai the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Shanghai: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Shanghai (PVG) heads north-east for about 8,859 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 30m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Shanghai it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating FRA-PVG
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FRA-PVG
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Frankfurt-Shanghai route is about 8,859 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
