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Flights from Surabaya to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Surabaya to Shanghai. 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
SUBSHAHKG

Surabaya to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey7h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Shenzhen

Best ways to fly from Surabaya to Shanghai

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

1
SUB Hong Kong (HKG) SHA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 10m
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2
SUB Shenzhen (SZX) SHA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 12m
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3
SUB Kuala Lumpur (KUL) SHA
Leg 1: Batik Air, Batik Air Malaysia, Indonesia AirAsia · Leg 2: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 20m
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SUB Guangzhou (CAN) SHA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 15m
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5
SUB Fuzhou (FOC) SHA
Leg 1: Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 59m
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6
SUB Jakarta (CGK) SHA
Leg 1: Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Garuda Indonesia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 56m
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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
4,379 km2,719 miles
Journey time
7h 59mestimate
Time difference
+1hShanghai vs Surabaya
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
SUB → PVG, SHA

Flights from Surabaya to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Surabaya to Shanghai?
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 Surabaya to Shanghai?
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 Surabaya and Shanghai?
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 Surabaya and Shanghai?
Surabaya: Juanda International Airport (SUB). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Surabaya and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 1 hour ahead of Surabaya.

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