Connecting route · China → Kazakhstan

Flights from Shanghai to Astana

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Astana. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Xian, about 8h 23m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 23m

Shanghai to Astana at a glance

Fastest journey8h 23mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Xian

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Astana

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

SHA Urumqi (URC) NQZ

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~8h 23m

SHA Xian (XIY) NQZ

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China

One airline, one ticket ~8h 28m

SHA Almaty (ALA) NQZ

Leg 1: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~8h 51m

SHA Novosibirsk (OVB) NQZ

Leg 1: S7 Airlines · Leg 2: Qazaq Air, S7 Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~8h 39m

SHA Shymkent (CIT) NQZ

Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~9h 39m

SHA Seoul (ICN) NQZ

Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana

Self-transfer likely ~10h 11m

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: 4,622 km2,870 miles
Journey time: 8h 23mestimate
Time difference: -3hAstana vs Shanghai
Currency in Astana: USD
Airports: PVG, SHA → NQZ

Flights from Shanghai to Astana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Astana?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Xian and Almaty. 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 Astana?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,622 km.

Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Astana?

The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY), Almaty (ALA) and Novosibirsk (OVB). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Shanghai and Astana?

Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Astana: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ).

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Astana?

Astana is 3 hours behind Shanghai.

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