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Flights from Shanghai to Kabul

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Kabul. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or New Delhi, about 9h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 9h 56m
SHAKBLURC

Shanghai to Kabul at a glance

Fastest journey9h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or New Delhi

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Kabul

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) KBL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 56m
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2
SHA New Delhi (DEL) KBL
Leg 1: Air India, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air
Self-transfer likely ~10h 07m
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3
SHA Tashkent (TAS) KBL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Kam Air
Self-transfer likely ~10h 24m
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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
4,839 km3,005 miles
Journey time
9h 56mestimate
Time difference
-3.5hKabul vs Shanghai
Currency in Kabul
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → KBL

Flights from Shanghai to Kabul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Kabul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, New Delhi and Tashkent. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Kabul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,839 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Kabul?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), New Delhi (DEL) and Tashkent (TAS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Kabul?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Kabul: Kabul International Airport (KBL).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kabul?
Kabul is 3.5 hours behind Shanghai.

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