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Flights from Shanghai to Aktau

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Aktau. The easiest way is one stop via Almaty or Shymkent, about 10h 16m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 16m
SHASCOALA

Shanghai to Aktau at a glance

Fastest journey10h 16mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Almaty or Shymkent

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Aktau

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SHA Almaty (ALA) SCO
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 16m
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2
SHA Shymkent (CIT) SCO
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 18m
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3
SHA Tbilisi (TBS) SCO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 38m
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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
6,169 km3,831 miles
Journey time
10h 16mestimate
Time difference
-3hAktau vs Shanghai
Currency in Aktau
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → SCO

Flights from Shanghai to Aktau: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Aktau?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Almaty, Shymkent and Tbilisi. 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 Shanghai to Aktau?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,169 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Aktau?
The best connecting points are Almaty (ALA), Shymkent (CIT) and Tbilisi (TBS). Air Astana flies both legs via Almaty, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Aktau?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Aktau: Aktau International Airport (SCO).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Aktau?
Aktau is 3 hours behind Shanghai.

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