Flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur
from CN¥635 one way · found Oct 26
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Shanghai, China to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This is an international flight: Shanghai (China) to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). Kuala Lumpur is a large city, about 1.5 million people.
The antipode of Kuala Lumpur
Go straight through the Earth from Kuala Lumpur and you come out at 3.1°S 78.3°W, in the streets of Cuenca, Ecuador. See it on the globe. More about the antipode of Kuala Lumpur.
- Distance
- 3,747 km2,329 miles
- Flight time
- about 5 h 50 minnon-stop
- Direct flights
- Yes4 airlines
- Time difference
- Nonesame local time
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?
Yes, and this is a well served route: 4 airlines fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur without a stop.
- AirAsia X
- China Eastern
- China Southern Airlines
- Malaysia Airlines
Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur flight time
Kuala Lumpur is 3,747 km (2,329 miles) from Shanghai in a straight line, and the flight leaves heading south-west. Kuala Lumpur lies 28° of latitude nearer the equator than Shanghai, a different climate band altogether. A non-stop flight is in the air about 5 h 50 min. This is a long haul: pick the seat with care.
Time difference between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur
Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur keep the same clock all year round: you land at the hour you left behind.
Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur
The cheapest month is May 2027, from CN¥635, found Oct 26.
All months as a table
| Month | Lowest price |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | CN¥969 |
| November 2026 | CN¥775 |
| December 2026 | CN¥755 |
| January 2027 | CN¥842 |
| February 2027 | CN¥762 |
| March 2027 | CN¥862 |
| April 2027 | CN¥768 |
| May 2027 | CN¥635 |
| June 2027 | no data |
| July 2027 | CN¥929 |
| August 2027 | no data |
| September 2027 | no data |
The year has a mild season to it: May 2027 comes out 34 % below October, the dearest month with enough data.
Lowest one-way fare for departures in each month, found in other travellers' searches from Oct 25 to Oct 29.
Airports in Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur
Shanghai
- PVGShanghai Pudong International Airport33 km from Shanghai
- SHAShanghai Hongqiao International Airport11 km from Shanghai
Kuala Lumpur
- KULKuala Lumpur International Airport43 km from Kuala Lumpur
- SZBSultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport14 km from Kuala Lumpur
Flights land at 2 different airports around Kuala Lumpur, so check which one your ticket uses. The nearest of them is 14 km out, on the edge of town.
Return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
- Kuala Lumpur to Shanghaifrom CN¥688
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