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Flights from Shanghai to Mumbai
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Mumbai. The easiest way is one stop via Hanoi or Bangkok, about 9h 13m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 52m
Shanghai to Mumbai at a glance
Fastest journey8h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hanoi or Bangkok
Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Mumbai
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SHA Hanoi (HAN) BOM
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Akasa Air, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
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SHA Bangkok (BKK) BOM
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo, Thai Airways
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SHA New Delhi (DEL) BOM
Leg 1: Air India, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air
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SHA Hong Kong (HKG) BOM
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
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SHA Taipei (TPE) BOM
Leg 1: Air China, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines
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
- 5,032 km3,125 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 52mestimate
- Time difference
- -2.5hMumbai vs Shanghai
- Currency in Mumbai
- INR
- Airports
- PVG, SHA → BOM, NMI
Flights from Shanghai to Mumbai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Mumbai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hanoi, Bangkok and Kolkata. 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 Mumbai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,032 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Mumbai?
The best connecting points are Hanoi (HAN), Bangkok (BKK), Kolkata (CCU) and New Delhi (DEL). Air China flies both legs via Hanoi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Mumbai?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Mumbai?
Mumbai is 2.5 hours behind Shanghai.
