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Flights from Shanghai to Medan

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Medan. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, about 7h 40m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 7h 40m
SHAKNOKUL

Shanghai to Medan at a glance

Fastest journey7h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Medan

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) MES
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air, Batik Air Malaysia
One airline, one ticket ~7h 40m
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2
SHA Singapore (SIN) MES
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Batik Air, Scoot, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 02m
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3
SHA Jakarta (CGK) MES
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Garuda Indonesia · Leg 2: Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia
One airline, one ticket ~9h 48m
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4
SHA Penang (PEN) MES
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: Indonesia AirAsia, Lion Air
Self-transfer likely ~8h 22m
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SHA Bangkok (DMK) MES
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Indonesia AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~8h 34m
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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
3,891 km2,416 miles
Journey time
7h 40mestimate
Time difference
-1hMedan vs Shanghai
Currency in Medan
IDR
Airports
PVG, SHA → KNO

Flights from Shanghai to Medan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Medan?
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 Medan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,891 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Medan?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Singapore (SIN), Jakarta (CGK) and Penang (PEN). AirAsia X flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Medan?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Medan: Kualanamu International Airport (KNO).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Medan?
Medan is 1 hour behind Shanghai.

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