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Flights from Thiruvananthapuram to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Thiruvananthapuram to Shanghai. 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
TRVSHAKUL

Thiruvananthapuram to Shanghai at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Thiruvananthapuram to Shanghai

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

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TRV Kuala Lumpur (KUL) SHA
Leg 1: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 46m
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TRV New Delhi (DEL) SHA
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 39m
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TRV Colombo (CMB) SHA
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 19m
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TRV Singapore (SIN) SHA
Leg 1: Scoot · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Self-transfer likely ~12h 08m
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TRV Male (MLE) SHA
Leg 1: IndiGo, Maldivian · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
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
+2.5hShanghai vs Thiruvananthapuram
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
TRV → PVG, SHA

Flights from Thiruvananthapuram to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Thiruvananthapuram to Shanghai?
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 Thiruvananthapuram to Shanghai?
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 Thiruvananthapuram and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), New Delhi (DEL), Colombo (CMB) and Singapore (SIN). AirAsia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Thiruvananthapuram and Shanghai?
Thiruvananthapuram: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Thiruvananthapuram and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 2.5 hours ahead of Thiruvananthapuram.

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