Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai takes around 5.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai is 3800 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai?

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Several carriers operate flights between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Shanghai Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, Singapore, Bangkok, Kota Kinabalu, Auckland, Langkawi, Penang, Dhaka, Denpasar, Kuching, Dubai, Manila, Madrid, Ho Chi Minh City, Chennai, Christchurch, Sydney, Melbourne, New Delhi, Surabaya.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Singapore, London, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Sydney, Manila, Shenzhen, Melbourne, Manchester, Toronto, Guangzhou, Kaohsiung, Beijing, Vancouver, New Delhi, Brisbane, Auckland, Chiang Mai, Xiamen.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Kuala Lumpur?

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Kuala Lumpur is mainly served by Kuala Lumpur International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah.

Question 7

What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?

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The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Sultan Azlan Shah, Malacca International.

Question 8

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai with AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines.

Question 10

When's the best time to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai?

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Traveling between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kuala Lumpur. The main one is Kuala Lumpur International and other nearby airports include Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Sultan Azlan Shah, Malacca International

Question 13

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£83
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£83
Cheapest round-trip	£152
Average round-trip	£178
Nonstop flights in September	£83 – £192

Airline	Mon 09.09	Tue 10.09	Wed 11.09	Thu 12.09	Fri 13.09	Sat 14.09	Sun 15.09
China Eastern Airlines	2	4	7	2	3	2	4
AirAsia	2	2	1	2	2	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	---	1	2	1	1	---	2
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 16.09	Tue 17.09	Wed 18.09	Thu 19.09	Fri 20.09	Sat 21.09	Sun 22.09
China Eastern Airlines	5	6	6	4	4	4	7
AirAsia	2	2	1	2	2	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	3	2	1	3	2	3	---
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	2	1	2
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 23.09	Tue 24.09	Wed 25.09	Thu 26.09	Fri 27.09	Sat 28.09	Sun 29.09
China Eastern Airlines	4	4	4	4	5	5	5
AirAsia	2	2	1	2	2	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	---	2	1	---	1	1	---
Malaysia Airlines	1	2	1	1	1	1	2
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 30.09	Tue 01.10	Wed 02.10	Thu 03.10	Fri 04.10	Sat 05.10	Sun 06.10
China Eastern Airlines	5	4	4	3	3	2	---
AirAsia	2	2	1	2	2	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	1	2	---	1	---	---	---
Malaysia Airlines	1	2	1	1	2	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	3°C
February	10°C	4°C
March	15°C	7°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	17°C
June	27°C	21°C
July	31°C	25°C
August	32°C	26°C
September	27°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C