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Flights from Shanghai to Kuching
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Kuching. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, about 8h 28m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 28m
Shanghai to Kuching at a glance
Fastest journey8h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore
Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Kuching
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) KCH
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
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SHA Singapore (SIN) KCH
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: MASwings, Scoot
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SHA Jakarta (CGK) KCH
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Garuda Indonesia · Leg 2: Indonesia AirAsia
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
- 3,501 km2,174 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 28mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneKuching vs Shanghai
- Currency in Kuching
- MYR
- Airports
- PVG, SHA → KCH
Flights from Shanghai to Kuching: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Kuching?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Jakarta. 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 Kuching?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,501 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Kuching?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Singapore (SIN) and Jakarta (CGK). AirAsia X flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Kuching?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Kuching: Kuching International Airport (KCH).
