Connecting route · China → India

Flights from Shanghai to Kochi

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Kochi. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur, about 9h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 27m

Shanghai to Kochi at a glance

Fastest journey9h 27mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Kochi

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

SHA Bangkok (DMK) COK

Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air

One airline, one ticket ~9h 27m

SHA Kuala Lumpur (KUL) COK

Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~10h 53m

SHA Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) COK

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: VietJet Air

One airline, one ticket ~10h 04m

SHA New Delhi (DEL) COK

Leg 1: Air India, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, Air India Express

One airline, one ticket ~10h 26m

SHA Singapore (SIN) COK

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~11h 15m

SHA Phuket (HKT) COK

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia

Self-transfer likely ~10h 56m

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: 5,219 km3,241 miles
Journey time: 9h 27mestimate
Time difference: -2.5hKochi vs Shanghai
Currency in Kochi: INR
Airports: PVG, SHA → COK

Flights from Shanghai to Kochi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Kochi?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City. 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 Kochi?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,219 km.

Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Kochi?

The best connecting points are Bangkok (DMK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and New Delhi (DEL). Thai AirAsia flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Shanghai and Kochi?

Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Kochi: Cochin International Airport (COK).

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kochi?

Kochi is 2.5 hours behind Shanghai.

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