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Flights from Kochi to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Kochi to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur, about 9h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 27m
COKSHADMK

Kochi to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey9h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Kochi 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
COK Bangkok (DMK) SHA
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
One airline, one ticket ~9h 27m
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2
COK Kuala Lumpur (KUL) SHA
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 53m
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3
COK Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) SHA
Leg 1: VietJet Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~10h 04m
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4
COK New Delhi (DEL) SHA
Leg 1: Air India, Air India Express · Leg 2: Air India, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 26m
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5
COK Singapore (SIN) SHA
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~11h 15m
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6
COK Phuket (HKT) SHA
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 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
5,219 km3,241 miles
Journey time
9h 27mestimate
Time difference
+2.5hShanghai vs Kochi
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
COK → PVG, SHA

Flights from Kochi to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kochi to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City. 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 Kochi to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,219 km.
Where do you change planes between Kochi and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (DMK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and New Delhi (DEL). Thai AirAsia flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kochi and Shanghai?
Kochi: Cochin International Airport (COK). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Kochi and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 2.5 hours ahead of Kochi.

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