LH729 Flight Status Lufthansa: Shanghai to Frankfurt (DLH729)
PVG Shanghai
- Scheduled
- 11:55
- Actual
- 12:50
Terminal: 2 | Gate: D75
Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+8
FRA Frankfurt
- Scheduled
- 18:50
- Estimated
- Delay
Terminal: 1 | Gate: B28A
Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time CET
Departed 5h 44m ago · lands in 7h 15m 44%
PVG 12:50 FRA 18:50
3,912 km (2,431 mi) flown · 4,948 km (3,074 mi) to go
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 8859 km / 5505 miles · Scheduled Duration: 13:55 · Typical Duration: 12:50 · Aircraft:
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LH 729 Flight Status & Schedule Lufthansa Shanghai to Frankfurt
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14 | PVG | FRA | 12:50 | 18:50 | En-Route | Track > |
| Nov 13 | PVG | FRA | 12:27 | 18:30 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | PVG | FRA | 13:13 | 19:09 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 11 | PVG | FRA | 12:29 | 18:00 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | PVG | FRA | 12:47 | 18:24 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | PVG | FRA | 12:50 | 18:33 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | PVG | FRA | 12:38 | 18:05 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | PVG | FRA | 12:44 | 18:34 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | PVG | FRA | 12:33 | 18:52 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | PVG | FRA | 13:02 | 18:59 | Landed | Track > |
Lufthansa's Shanghai–Frankfurt flight covers 8,859 km (5,505 mi) and runs daily. Its timetable allows 13 h 55 min; in practice it usually takes about 12 h 50 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left at 12:50, 55 minutes late, and is scheduled to reach Frankfurt at 18:50.
About LH 729
Lufthansa Flight LH729 connects Shanghai, China to Frankfurt, Germany, taking off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport PVG and landing at Frankfurt Airport FRA.
- Distance
- 8,859 km (5,505 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 12 h 50 min
- Flies
- Daily
- On time
- 8 of the last 9
- Average delay when late
- 19 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 2
Arriving in the EU on an EU carrier, this flight is covered by EU261. Compensation of up to €600 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.
LH 729 FAQ
- How long is the LH729 flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt?
- The timetable allows 13 h 55 min. Shanghai to Frankfurt is 8,859 km (5,505 mi).
- How often is LH729 from Shanghai to Frankfurt late?
- 1 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 19 minutes on average.
- When was the latest LH729 flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt?
- The latest LH729 was the 11:55 (local time) departure from Shanghai on 13 November 2026; it landed 20 minutes early.
- Which days does LH729 fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt?
- Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does LH729 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does LH729 have?
- Also listed as DLH729 (Lufthansa's ICAO code) and LH 729.
- Can I get compensation if LH729 is delayed or cancelled?
- Up to €600 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Arriving in the EU on an EU carrier, this flight is covered by EU261.
LH729 and Shanghai PVG to Frankfurt FRA Flights
Flight LH729 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AZ4901, CA6229, NZ4229
Other flights departing from Shanghai PVG: HO2199, HU7322, MU5011
Other flights arriving at Frankfurt FRA: XQ1650, YW1333, LH863, LH193
All flights connecting Shanghai PVG to Frankfurt FRA.