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Flights from Shanghai to Kumamoto

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Kumamoto. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Busan, about 4h 21m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 21m
SHAKMJICN

Shanghai to Kumamoto at a glance

Fastest journey4h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Busan

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Kumamoto

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

1
SHA Seoul (ICN) KMJ
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Korean Air, Trinity Airways
One airline, one ticket ~4h 21m
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SHA Busan (PUS) KMJ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air · Leg 2: Eastar Jet
Self-transfer likely ~4h 54m
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3
SHA Okinawa (OKA) KMJ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: ANA Wings, All Nippon Airways
Self-transfer likely ~5h 29m
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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
888 km551 miles
Journey time
4h 21mestimate
Time difference
+1hKumamoto vs Shanghai
Currency in Kumamoto
JPY
Airports
PVG, SHA → KMJ

Flights from Shanghai to Kumamoto: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Kumamoto?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Busan and Okinawa. 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 Kumamoto?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 888 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Kumamoto?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Busan (PUS) and Okinawa (OKA). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Kumamoto?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Kumamoto: Kumamoto Airport (KMJ).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kumamoto?
Kumamoto is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.

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