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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → China

Flights from Atyrau to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Atyrau to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Almaty or Shymkent, about 10h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 11m
GUWSHAALA

Atyrau to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey10h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Almaty or Shymkent

Best ways to fly from Atyrau 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
GUW Almaty (ALA) SHA
Leg 1: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 11m
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GUW Shymkent (CIT) SHA
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 17m
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3
GUW Tashkent (TAS) SHA
Leg 1: Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 23m
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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
6,041 km3,751 miles
Journey time
10h 11mestimate
Time difference
+3hShanghai vs Atyrau
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
GUW → PVG, SHA

Flights from Atyrau to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Atyrau to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Almaty, Shymkent and Tashkent. 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 Atyrau to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,041 km.
Where do you change planes between Atyrau and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Almaty (ALA), Shymkent (CIT) and Tashkent (TAS). Air Astana flies both legs via Almaty, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Atyrau and Shanghai?
Atyrau: Atyrau International Airport (GUW). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Atyrau and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 3 hours ahead of Atyrau.

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