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Connecting route · Kyrgyzstan → China

Flights from Bishkek to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Bishkek to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Beijing, about 7h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 54m
BSZSHAURC

Bishkek to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey7h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Beijing

Best ways to fly from Bishkek 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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BSZ Urumqi (URC) SHA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 54m
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2
BSZ Beijing (PKX) SHA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 09m
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3
BSZ Chengdu (TFU) SHA
Leg 1: Loong Air · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 19m
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4
BSZ Almaty (ALA) SHA
Leg 1: Air Astana · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 56m
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BSZ Guangzhou (CAN) SHA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 11m
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BSZ Shymkent (CIT) SHA
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 56m
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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
4,298 km2,669 miles
Journey time
7h 54mestimate
Time difference
+2hShanghai vs Bishkek
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
BSZ → PVG, SHA

Flights from Bishkek to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bishkek to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Beijing and Chengdu. 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 Bishkek to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,298 km.
Where do you change planes between Bishkek and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Beijing (PKX), Chengdu (TFU) and Almaty (ALA). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bishkek and Shanghai?
Bishkek: Manas International Airport (BSZ). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Bishkek and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 2 hours ahead of Bishkek.

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