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Connecting route · China → Kazakhstan

Flights from Shanghai to Aktobe

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Aktobe. The easiest way is one stop via Almaty or Shymkent, about 9h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 9h 46m
SHAAKXALA

Shanghai to Aktobe at a glance

Fastest journey9h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Almaty or Shymkent

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Aktobe

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) AKX
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 46m
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SHA Shymkent (CIT) AKX
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 02m
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3
SHA Tashkent (TAS) AKX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Centrum Air
Self-transfer likely ~11h 10m
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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
5,618 km3,489 miles
Journey time
9h 46mestimate
Time difference
-3hAktobe vs Shanghai
Currency in Aktobe
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → AKX

Flights from Shanghai to Aktobe: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Aktobe?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Almaty, Shymkent 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 Shanghai to Aktobe?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,618 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Aktobe?
The best connecting points are Almaty (ALA), Shymkent (CIT) and Tashkent (TAS). Air Astana flies both legs via Almaty, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Aktobe?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Aktobe: Aktobe International Airport (AKX).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Aktobe?
Aktobe is 3 hours behind Shanghai.

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