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Connecting route · Pakistan → China

Flights from Islamabad to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Islamabad to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Beijing, about 8h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 8h 37m
ISBSHAURC

Islamabad to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey8h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Beijing

Best ways to fly from Islamabad 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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ISB Urumqi (URC) SHA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 43m
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ISB Beijing (PEK) SHA
Leg 1: Air China, Pakistan International Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 46m
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ISB Guangzhou (CAN) SHA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 04m
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ISB Kashgar (Kashi) (KHG) SHA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 37m
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ISB Tashkent (TAS) SHA
Leg 1: Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 36m
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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
4,510 km2,801 miles
Journey time
8h 37mestimate
Time difference
+3hShanghai vs Islamabad
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
ISB → PVG, SHA

Flights from Islamabad to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Islamabad to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Beijing and Guangzhou. 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 Islamabad to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,510 km.
Where do you change planes between Islamabad and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Beijing (PEK), Guangzhou (CAN) and Kashgar (Kashi) (KHG). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Islamabad and Shanghai?
Islamabad: Islamabad International Airport (ISB). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Islamabad and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 3 hours ahead of Islamabad.

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