Question 1

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

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

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur?

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Honolulu, Phuket Province.

Question 5

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 London, Denpasar, Bali, Bangkok, Singapore, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Krabi, Manila, Langkawi, Penang, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Manchester, Malé, Melbourne, Perth, Da Nang, Chiang Mai, Phnom Penh.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

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, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

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 Azlan Shah, Malacca International, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur?

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

Question 10

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur, 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 Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur, 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 Shanghai?

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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, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 13

How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?

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

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£81
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£150
Cheapest round-trip	£165
Average round-trip	£203
Nonstop flights in October	£72 – £1,535

Airline	Mon 13.10	Tue 14.10	Wed 15.10	Thu 16.10	Fri 17.10	Sat 18.10	Sun 19.10
China Eastern Airlines	4	4	4	3	3	2	2
Malaysia Airlines	3	1	4	2	3	2	4
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	1	1	2	2
AirAsia	1	2	2	1	2	2	1
Juneyao Airlines	1	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 62 total	Daily flights: 8.86 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 20.10	Tue 21.10	Wed 22.10	Thu 23.10	Fri 24.10	Sat 25.10	Sun 26.10
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	4	---	---
Malaysia Airlines	2	4	3	4	1	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	---	---
AirAsia	1	2	2	1	2	2	1
Juneyao Airlines	1	1	---	1	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 52 total	Daily flights: 7.43 average	Most flights: Friday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 27.10	Tue 28.10	Wed 29.10	Thu 30.10	Fri 31.10	Sat 01.11	Sun 02.11
China Eastern Airlines	1	4	4	4	4	3	3
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	3	4	2	2
Shanghai Airlines	4	4	4	4	3	4	4
AirAsia	1	2	2	1	2	2	1
Juneyao Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 82 total	Daily flights: 11.71 average	Most flights: Tuesday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 03.11	Tue 04.11	Wed 05.11	Thu 06.11	Fri 07.11	Sat 08.11	Sun 09.11
China Eastern Airlines	4	3	4	3	3	1	---
Malaysia Airlines	4	4	4	4	1	2	---
Shanghai Airlines	---	1	---	1	1	3	4
AirAsia	1	2	2	1	2	2	1
Juneyao Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 65 total	Daily flights: 9.29 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	22°C
February	31°C	22°C
March	31°C	22°C
April	31°C	23°C
May	31°C	23°C
June	31°C	23°C
July	31°C	23°C
August	31°C	23°C
September	31°C	23°C
October	31°C	23°C
November	30°C	23°C
December	30°C	22°C