Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia → 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai is 3,749 kilometres (2,330 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), the initial heading is roughly northeast (31°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 5h 11m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Malaysia's capital, defined by the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, a multicultural mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian heritage and lush tropical surroundings.
Top sights: Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, Merdeka Square, KL Tower, Bukit Bintang
Shanghai
China
China's largest city and global financial center, famous for its futuristic Pudong skyline and historic Bund waterfront along the Huangpu River.
Top sights: The Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Garden, Shanghai Tower, Nanjing Road, French Concession
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Shanghai from Kuala Lumpur?
- 3,749 km (2,330 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?
- About 5h 11m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Shanghai from Kuala Lumpur?
- Shanghai lies roughly to the northeast of Kuala Lumpur (initial bearing 31°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
More distances from Kuala Lumpur
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