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Flights from Shanghai to Balikpapan
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Balikpapan. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta, about 9h 26m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 26m
Shanghai to Balikpapan at a glance
Fastest journey9h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta
Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Balikpapan
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
SHA Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BPN
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines
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SHA Jakarta (CGK) BPN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Garuda Indonesia · Leg 2: Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia
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
- 3,643 km2,262 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 26mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneBalikpapan vs Shanghai
- Currency in Balikpapan
- IDR
- Airports
- PVG, SHA → BPN
Flights from Shanghai to Balikpapan: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Balikpapan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Singapore. 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 Balikpapan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,643 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Balikpapan?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Jakarta (CGK), Singapore (SIN) and Denpasar (Bali) (DPS). AirAsia X flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Balikpapan?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Balikpapan: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN).
