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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → China

Flights from Astana to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Astana to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Xian, about 8h 23m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 23m
NQZSHAURC

Astana to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey8h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Xian

Best ways to fly from Astana 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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NQZ Urumqi (URC) SHA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 23m
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NQZ Xian (XIY) SHA
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 28m
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NQZ Almaty (ALA) SHA
Leg 1: Air Astana, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 51m
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NQZ Novosibirsk (OVB) SHA
Leg 1: Qazaq Air, S7 Airlines · Leg 2: S7 Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 39m
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NQZ Shymkent (CIT) SHA
Leg 1: Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 39m
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NQZ Seoul (ICN) SHA
Leg 1: Air Astana · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 11m
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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
4,622 km2,870 miles
Journey time
8h 23mestimate
Time difference
+3hShanghai vs Astana
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
NQZ → PVG, SHA

Flights from Astana to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Astana to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Xian and Almaty. 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 Astana to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,622 km.
Where do you change planes between Astana and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY), Almaty (ALA) and Novosibirsk (OVB). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Astana and Shanghai?
Astana: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Astana and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 3 hours ahead of Astana.

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