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Shanghai to Surabaya

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Flights from Shanghai to Surabaya

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Surabaya. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Shenzhen, about 8h 10m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 59m

Shanghai to Surabaya at a glance

Fastest journey7h 59mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Shenzhen

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Surabaya

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

SHA Hong Kong (HKG) SUB

Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific

One airline, one ticket ~8h 10m

SHA Shenzhen (SZX) SUB

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~8h 12m

SHA Kuala Lumpur (KUL) SUB

Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Batik Air, Batik Air Malaysia, Indonesia AirAsia

One airline, one ticket ~9h 20m

SHA Guangzhou (CAN) SUB

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~8h 15m

SHA Fuzhou (FOC) SUB

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 59m

SHA Jakarta (CGK) SUB

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Garuda Indonesia · Leg 2: Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia

One airline, one ticket ~8h 56m

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: 4,379 km2,719 miles
Journey time: 7h 59mestimate
Time difference: -1hSurabaya vs Shanghai
Currency in Surabaya: IDR
Airports: PVG, SHA → SUB

Flights from Shanghai to Surabaya: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Surabaya?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Kuala Lumpur. 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 Surabaya?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,379 km.

Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Surabaya?

The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Shenzhen (SZX), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Guangzhou (CAN). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Shanghai and Surabaya?

Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Surabaya: Juanda International Airport (SUB).

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Surabaya?

Surabaya is 1 hour behind Shanghai.

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