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Flights from Kumamoto to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Kumamoto to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Busan, about 4h 21m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 21m
KMJSHAICN

Kumamoto to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey4h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Busan

Best ways to fly from Kumamoto 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
KMJ Seoul (ICN) SHA
Leg 1: Korean Air, Trinity Airways · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 21m
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KMJ Busan (PUS) SHA
Leg 1: Eastar Jet · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air
Self-transfer likely ~4h 54m
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3
KMJ Okinawa (OKA) SHA
Leg 1: ANA Wings, All Nippon Airways · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 29m
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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
888 km551 miles
Journey time
4h 21mestimate
Time difference
-1hShanghai vs Kumamoto
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
KMJ → PVG, SHA

Flights from Kumamoto to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kumamoto to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Busan and Okinawa. 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 Kumamoto to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 888 km.
Where do you change planes between Kumamoto and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Busan (PUS) and Okinawa (OKA). Korean Air flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kumamoto and Shanghai?
Kumamoto: Kumamoto Airport (KMJ). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Kumamoto and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 1 hour behind Kumamoto.

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