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Connecting route · Laos → China

Flights from Luang Prabang to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Luang Prabang to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Hanoi or Kunming, about 5h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 25m
LPQSHAHAN

Luang Prabang to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey5h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hanoi or Kunming

Best ways to fly from Luang Prabang 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
LPQ Hanoi (HAN) SHA
Leg 1: Lao Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~5h 25m
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LPQ Kunming (KMG) SHA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~5h 38m
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LPQ Vientiane (VTE) SHA
Leg 1: Lao Air, Lao Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 48m
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LPQ Bangkok (DMK) SHA
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 58m
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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
2,305 km1,431 miles
Journey time
5h 25mestimate
Time difference
+1hShanghai vs Luang Prabang
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
LPQ → PVG, SHA

Flights from Luang Prabang to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Luang Prabang to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hanoi, Kunming and Vientiane. 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 Luang Prabang to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,305 km.
Where do you change planes between Luang Prabang and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Hanoi (HAN), Kunming (KMG), Vientiane (VTE) and Bangkok (DMK). Lao Airlines flies both legs via Hanoi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Luang Prabang and Shanghai?
Luang Prabang: Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Luang Prabang and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 1 hour ahead of Luang Prabang.

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