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 5.5 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 Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai 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 Singapore, Taipei, London, Hong Kong, Manila, New Delhi, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Sydney, Melbourne, Bangkok, Tokyo, Dublin, Sanya, Qingdao, Kaohsiung, Chengdu, Osaka, Bengaluru.

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 Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, Penang, Hong Kong, Manila, Sydney, Taipei, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Perth, Tokyo, Auckland, Ho Chi Minh City, London, Melbourne, Langkawi, Kuching, Phuket City.

Question 6

What airports are near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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

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 Kuala Lumpur International, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.

Question 8

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, Spring Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines.

Question 9

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 10

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 11

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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 Kuala Lumpur International, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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	£98
Cheapest round-trip	£191
Average round-trip	£200
Nonstop flights in September	£92 – £508
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Airline	Mon 26.08	Tue 27.08	Wed 28.08	Thu 29.08	Fri 30.08	Sat 31.08	Sun 01.09
China Eastern Airlines	6	4	4	4	4	3	2
AirAsia	1	2	2	1	2	---	1
Malaysia Airlines	2	1	2	1	1	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	1	2	1	1	1	---	1
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 02.09	Tue 03.09	Wed 04.09	Thu 05.09	Fri 06.09	Sat 07.09	Sun 08.09
China Eastern Airlines	1	2	4	4	3	3	1
AirAsia	1	2	2	1	2	2	1
Malaysia Airlines	2	1	2	1	1	3	2
Shanghai Airlines	1	2	1	2	2	2	3
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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	4	4	4	4	4	3	4
AirAsia	1	2	2	1	2	2	1
Malaysia Airlines	2	2	1	1	---	2	---
Shanghai Airlines	1	---	---	---	1	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	3	4	3	4	4	3	4
AirAsia	2	2	2	1	2	3	2
Malaysia Airlines	4	---	---	2	2	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	2	---	---	---	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Flights starting at £98. Choose between AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, or Spring Airlines to find the best price.

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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	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