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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → China

Flights from Aktau to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Aktau to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Almaty or Shymkent, about 10h 16m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 16m
SCOSHAALA

Aktau to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey10h 16mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Almaty or Shymkent

Best ways to fly from Aktau to Shanghai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SCO Almaty (ALA) SHA
Leg 1: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 16m
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SCO Shymkent (CIT) SHA
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 18m
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3
SCO Tbilisi (TBS) SHA
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 38m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,169 km3,831 miles
Journey time
10h 16mestimate
Time difference
+3hShanghai vs Aktau
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
SCO → PVG, SHA

Flights from Aktau to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Aktau to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Almaty, Shymkent and Tbilisi. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Aktau to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,169 km.
Where do you change planes between Aktau and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Almaty (ALA), Shymkent (CIT) and Tbilisi (TBS). Air Astana flies both legs via Almaty, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Aktau and Shanghai?
Aktau: Aktau International Airport (SCO). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Aktau and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 3 hours ahead of Aktau.

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