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Flights from Bengaluru to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Bengaluru to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Kolkata, about 9h 14m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 43m
BLRSHABKK

Bengaluru to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey8h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Kolkata

Best ways to fly from Bengaluru 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
BLR Bangkok (BKK) SHA
Leg 1: Air India Express, IndiGo, Thai Airways · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 14m
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2
BLR Kolkata (CCU) SHA
Leg 1: Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo · Leg 2: IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~8h 43m
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3
BLR Hanoi (HAN) SHA
Leg 1: Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 48m
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4
BLR Hong Kong (HKG) SHA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 59m
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BLR New Delhi (DEL) SHA
Leg 1: Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air · Leg 2: Air India, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 00m
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BLR Kuala Lumpur (KUL) SHA
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, IndiGo · Leg 2: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 51m
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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
4,914 km3,052 miles
Journey time
8h 43mestimate
Time difference
+2.5hShanghai vs Bengaluru
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
BLR → PVG, SHA

Flights from Bengaluru to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bengaluru to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Kolkata and Hanoi. 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 Bengaluru to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,914 km.
Where do you change planes between Bengaluru and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Kolkata (CCU), Hanoi (HAN) and Hong Kong (HKG). Air India Express flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bengaluru and Shanghai?
Bengaluru: Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Bengaluru and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 2.5 hours ahead of Bengaluru.

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