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Flights from Kuching to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Kuching to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, about 8h 28m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 28m
KCHSHAKUL

Kuching to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey8h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Kuching 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
KCH Kuala Lumpur (KUL) SHA
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly · Leg 2: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 28m
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2
KCH Singapore (SIN) SHA
Leg 1: MASwings, Scoot · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Self-transfer likely ~9h 08m
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3
KCH Jakarta (CGK) SHA
Leg 1: Indonesia AirAsia · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Garuda Indonesia
Self-transfer likely ~10h 15m
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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
3,501 km2,174 miles
Journey time
8h 28mestimate
Time difference
NoneShanghai vs Kuching
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
KCH → PVG, SHA

Flights from Kuching to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kuching to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Jakarta. 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 Kuching to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,501 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuching and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Singapore (SIN) and Jakarta (CGK). AirAsia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kuching and Shanghai?
Kuching: Kuching International Airport (KCH). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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