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Flights from Medan to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Medan to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, about 7h 40m door to door.
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 7h 40m
Medan to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey7h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore
Best ways to fly from Medan to Shanghai
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MES Kuala Lumpur (KUL) SHA
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air, Batik Air Malaysia · Leg 2: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines
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MES Singapore (SIN) SHA
Leg 1: Batik Air, Scoot, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
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MES Jakarta (CGK) SHA
Leg 1: Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Garuda Indonesia
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MES Penang (PEN) SHA
Leg 1: Indonesia AirAsia, Lion Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
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
- 3,891 km2,416 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 40mestimate
- Time difference
- +1hShanghai vs Medan
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- KNO → PVG, SHA
Flights from Medan to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Medan 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 Medan to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,891 km.
Where do you change planes between Medan and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Singapore (SIN), Jakarta (CGK) and Penang (PEN). AirAsia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Medan and Shanghai?
Medan: Kualanamu International Airport (KNO). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Medan and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 1 hour ahead of Medan.
