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Connecting route · China → Malaysia

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
SHALGKKUL

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.

1
SHA Kuala Lumpur (KUL) LGK
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 49m
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2
SHA Penang (PEN) LGK
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: Firefly
Self-transfer likely ~8h 14m
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3
SHA Singapore (SIN) LGK
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Scoot
Self-transfer likely ~9h 10m
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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
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).

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