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Connecting route · Turkmenistan → China

Flights from Ashgabat to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Ashgabat to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Xian, about 9h 44m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 44m
ASBSHAURC

Ashgabat to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey9h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Xian

Best ways to fly from Ashgabat to Shanghai

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

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ASB Urumqi (URC) SHA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 44m
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ASB Xian (XIY) SHA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 38m
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ASB Beijing (PEK) SHA
Leg 1: Turkmenistan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 03m
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ASB Seoul (ICN) SHA
Leg 1: Turkmenistan Airlines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 50m
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ASB New Delhi (DEL) SHA
Leg 1: Turkmenistan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 24m
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ASB Dubai (DXB) SHA
Leg 1: flydubai, Turkmenistan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~13h 22m
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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
5,719 km3,551 miles
Journey time
9h 44mestimate
Time difference
+3hShanghai vs Ashgabat
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
ASB → PVG, SHA

Flights from Ashgabat to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ashgabat to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Xian and Beijing. 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 Ashgabat to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,719 km.
Where do you change planes between Ashgabat and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY), Beijing (PEK) and Seoul (ICN). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ashgabat and Shanghai?
Ashgabat: Ashgabat International Airport (ASB). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Ashgabat and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 3 hours ahead of Ashgabat.

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