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Connecting route · Afghanistan → China

Flights from Kabul to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Kabul to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or New Delhi, about 9h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 9h 56m
KBLSHAURC

Kabul to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey9h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or New Delhi

Best ways to fly from Kabul 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
KBL Urumqi (URC) SHA
Leg 1: Ariana Afghan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 56m
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2
KBL New Delhi (DEL) SHA
Leg 1: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air · Leg 2: Air India, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 07m
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3
KBL Tashkent (TAS) SHA
Leg 1: Kam Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 24m
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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
4,839 km3,005 miles
Journey time
9h 56mestimate
Time difference
+3.5hShanghai vs Kabul
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
KBL → PVG, SHA

Flights from Kabul to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kabul to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, New Delhi and Tashkent. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Kabul to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,839 km.
Where do you change planes between Kabul and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), New Delhi (DEL) and Tashkent (TAS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Kabul and Shanghai?
Kabul: Kabul International Airport (KBL). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Kabul and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 3.5 hours ahead of Kabul.

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