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Flights from Shanghai to Atyrau

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Atyrau. The easiest way is one stop via Almaty or Shymkent, about 10h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 11m
SHAGUWALA

Shanghai to Atyrau at a glance

Fastest journey10h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Almaty or Shymkent

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Atyrau

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) GUW
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 11m
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SHA Shymkent (CIT) GUW
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 17m
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3
SHA Tashkent (TAS) GUW
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Uzbekistan Airways
Self-transfer likely ~11h 23m
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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
6,041 km3,751 miles
Journey time
10h 11mestimate
Time difference
-3hAtyrau vs Shanghai
Currency in Atyrau
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → GUW

Flights from Shanghai to Atyrau: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Atyrau?
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 Atyrau?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,041 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Atyrau?
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 Atyrau?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Atyrau: Atyrau International Airport (GUW).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Atyrau?
Atyrau is 3 hours behind Shanghai.

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