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Connecting route · China → Turkmenistan

Flights from Shanghai to Ashgabat

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Ashgabat. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Xian, about 9h 44m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 44m
SHAASBURC

Shanghai to Ashgabat at a glance

Fastest journey9h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Xian

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Ashgabat

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

1
SHA Urumqi (URC) ASB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 44m
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SHA Xian (XIY) ASB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 38m
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3
SHA Beijing (PEK) ASB
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Turkmenistan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 03m
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SHA Seoul (ICN) ASB
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Turkmenistan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 50m
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SHA New Delhi (DEL) ASB
Leg 1: Air India, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Turkmenistan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 24m
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SHA Dubai (DXB) ASB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: flydubai, Turkmenistan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 22m
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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
5,719 km3,551 miles
Journey time
9h 44mestimate
Time difference
-3hAshgabat vs Shanghai
Currency in Ashgabat
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → ASB

Flights from Shanghai to Ashgabat: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Ashgabat?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Xian and Beijing. 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 Ashgabat?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,719 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Ashgabat?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY), Beijing (PEK) and Seoul (ICN). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Ashgabat?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Ashgabat: Ashgabat International Airport (ASB).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Ashgabat?
Ashgabat is 3 hours behind Shanghai.

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