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Flights from Shanghai to Thiruvananthapuram

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Thiruvananthapuram. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or New Delhi, about 10h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 10h 19m
SHATRVKUL

Shanghai to Thiruvananthapuram at a glance

Fastest journey10h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or New Delhi

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Thiruvananthapuram

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) TRV
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 46m
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SHA New Delhi (DEL) TRV
Leg 1: Air India, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~10h 39m
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SHA Colombo (CMB) TRV
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 19m
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SHA Singapore (SIN) TRV
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Scoot
Self-transfer likely ~12h 08m
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SHA Male (MLE) TRV
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo, Maldivian
Self-transfer likely ~11h 35m
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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
5,247 km3,258 miles
Journey time
10h 19mestimate
Time difference
-2.5hThiruvananthapuram vs Shanghai
Currency in Thiruvananthapuram
INR
Airports
PVG, SHA → TRV

Flights from Shanghai to Thiruvananthapuram: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Thiruvananthapuram?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi and Colombo. 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 Thiruvananthapuram?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,247 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Thiruvananthapuram?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), New Delhi (DEL), Colombo (CMB) and Singapore (SIN). AirAsia X flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Thiruvananthapuram?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Thiruvananthapuram: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Thiruvananthapuram?
Thiruvananthapuram is 2.5 hours behind Shanghai.

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