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Flights from Shanghai to Langkawi
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Langkawi. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Penang, about 7h 49m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 49m
Shanghai to Langkawi at a glance
Fastest journey7h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Penang
Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Langkawi
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) LGK
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines
2Search
SHA Penang (PEN) LGK
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: Firefly
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
- 3,575 km2,220 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 49mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneLangkawi vs Shanghai
- Currency in Langkawi
- MYR
- Airports
- PVG, SHA → LGK
Flights from Shanghai to Langkawi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Langkawi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore. 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 Langkawi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,575 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Langkawi?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Penang (PEN) and Singapore (SIN). AirAsia X flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Langkawi?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Langkawi: Langkawi International Airport (LGK).





