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Connecting route · China → Pakistan

Flights from Shanghai to Islamabad

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Islamabad. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Beijing, about 8h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 8h 37m
SHAISBURC

Shanghai to Islamabad at a glance

Fastest journey8h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Beijing

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Islamabad

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) ISB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 43m
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SHA Beijing (PEK) ISB
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Pakistan International Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 46m
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3
SHA Guangzhou (CAN) ISB
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 04m
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SHA Kashgar (Kashi) (KHG) ISB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 37m
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SHA Tashkent (TAS) ISB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Uzbekistan Airways
Self-transfer likely ~10h 36m
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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
4,510 km2,801 miles
Journey time
8h 37mestimate
Time difference
-3hIslamabad vs Shanghai
Currency in Islamabad
PKR
Airports
PVG, SHA → ISB

Flights from Shanghai to Islamabad: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Islamabad?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Beijing and Guangzhou. 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 Islamabad?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,510 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Islamabad?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Beijing (PEK), Guangzhou (CAN) and Kashgar (Kashi) (KHG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Islamabad?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Islamabad: Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Islamabad?
Islamabad is 3 hours behind Shanghai.

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