Distance from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur
🇨🇳 Shanghai, China → 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The distance between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur is 3,749 kilometres (2,330 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), the initial heading is roughly southwest (218°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 5h 11m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
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
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
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Kuala Lumpur from Shanghai?
- 3,749 km (2,330 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?
- About 5h 11m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Kuala Lumpur from Shanghai?
- Kuala Lumpur lies roughly to the southwest of Shanghai (initial bearing 218°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
More distances from Shanghai
See the country profiles for China and Malaysia, or open the Asia distance calculator.