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Connecting route · Uzbekistan → China

Flights from Samarkand to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Samarkand to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Novosibirsk or Xian, about 10h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 41m
SKDSHAOVB

Samarkand to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey9h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Novosibirsk or Xian

Best ways to fly from Samarkand 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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SKD Novosibirsk (OVB) SHA
Leg 1: S7 Airlines · Leg 2: S7 Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 09m
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SKD Xian (XIY) SHA
Leg 1: Loong Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 41m
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SKD Tashkent (TAS) SHA
Leg 1: Centrum Air, Qanot Sharq, Silk Avia · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 48m
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SKD Krasnoyarsk (KJA) SHA
Leg 1: Ural Airlines · Leg 2: Rossiya
Self-transfer likely ~11h 16m
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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
4,949 km3,073 miles
Journey time
9h 41mestimate
Time difference
+3hShanghai vs Samarkand
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
SKD → PVG, SHA

Flights from Samarkand to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Samarkand to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Novosibirsk, Xian and Tashkent. 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 Samarkand to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,949 km.
Where do you change planes between Samarkand and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Novosibirsk (OVB), Xian (XIY), Tashkent (TAS) and Krasnoyarsk (KJA). S7 Airlines flies both legs via Novosibirsk, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Samarkand and Shanghai?
Samarkand: Samarkand International Airport (SKD). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Samarkand and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 3 hours ahead of Samarkand.

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