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Flights from Shanghai to Guwahati

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Guwahati. The easiest way is one stop via Kolkata or Bangkok, about 7h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 25m
SHAGAUCCU

Shanghai to Guwahati at a glance

Fastest journey7h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kolkata or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Guwahati

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

1
SHA Kolkata (CCU) GAU
Leg 1: IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India Express, Alliance Air, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~7h 25m
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2
SHA Bangkok (DMK) GAU
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 11m
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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
2,946 km1,829 miles
Journey time
7h 25mestimate
Time difference
-2.5hGuwahati vs Shanghai
Currency in Guwahati
INR
Airports
PVG, SHA → GAU

Flights from Shanghai to Guwahati: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Guwahati?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kolkata and Bangkok. 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 Guwahati?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,946 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Guwahati?
The best connecting points are Kolkata (CCU) and Bangkok (DMK). IndiGo flies both legs via Kolkata, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Guwahati?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Guwahati: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Guwahati?
Guwahati is 2.5 hours behind Shanghai.

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