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Flights from Shanghai to Samarkand

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Samarkand. The easiest way is one stop via Novosibirsk or Xian, about 10h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 41m
SHASKDOVB

Shanghai to Samarkand at a glance

Fastest journey9h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Novosibirsk or Xian

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Samarkand

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

1
SHA Novosibirsk (OVB) SKD
Leg 1: S7 Airlines · Leg 2: S7 Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 09m
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SHA Xian (XIY) SKD
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: Loong Air
Self-transfer likely ~9h 41m
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3
SHA Tashkent (TAS) SKD
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Centrum Air, Qanot Sharq, Silk Avia
Self-transfer likely ~9h 48m
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SHA Krasnoyarsk (KJA) SKD
Leg 1: Rossiya · Leg 2: Ural Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 16m
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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
4,949 km3,073 miles
Journey time
9h 41mestimate
Time difference
-3hSamarkand vs Shanghai
Currency in Samarkand
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → SKD

Flights from Shanghai to Samarkand: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Samarkand?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Novosibirsk, Xian and Tashkent. 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 Samarkand?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,949 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Samarkand?
The best connecting points are Novosibirsk (OVB), Xian (XIY), Tashkent (TAS) and Krasnoyarsk (KJA). S7 Airlines flies both legs via Novosibirsk, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Samarkand?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Samarkand: Samarkand International Airport (SKD).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Samarkand?
Samarkand is 3 hours behind Shanghai.

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