Connecting route · China → Myanmar

Flights from Shanghai to Yangon

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Yangon. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Hanoi, about 6h 20m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 19m

Shanghai to Yangon at a glance

Fastest journey6h 19mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Hanoi

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Yangon

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

SHA Kunming (KMG) RGN

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Lucky Air · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Myanmar National Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~6h 20m

SHA Hanoi (HAN) RGN

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Myanmar Airways International, VietJet Air

One airline, one ticket ~6h 19m

SHA Guangzhou (CAN) RGN

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Myanmar Airways International

One airline, one ticket ~6h 23m

SHA Bangkok (BKK) RGN

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: Myanmar Airways International, Myanmar National Airlines, Thai Airways

One airline, one ticket ~6h 53m

SHA Chongqing (CKG) RGN

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

One airline, one ticket ~6h 34m

SHA Taipei (TPE) RGN

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

One airline, one ticket ~6h 47m

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: 3,015 km1,872 miles
Journey time: 6h 19mestimate
Time difference: -1.5hYangon vs Shanghai
Currency in Yangon: USD
Airports: PVG, SHA → RGN

Flights from Shanghai to Yangon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Yangon?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Hanoi and Guangzhou. 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 Yangon?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,015 km.

Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Yangon?

The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Hanoi (HAN), Guangzhou (CAN) and Bangkok (BKK). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Shanghai and Yangon?

Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Yangon: Yangon International Airport (RGN).

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Yangon?

Yangon is 1.5 hours behind Shanghai.

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