KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
3,796 km
2,359 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
3,796 km
2,359 mi / 2,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL PVG
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code KUL PVG
ICAO Code WMKK ZSPD
City Kuala Lumpur Shanghai
Country Malaysia China
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 69 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 31.140000, 121.810000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 3,796 kilometers (2,359 miles / 2,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:06 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 15:06 in Shanghai.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 218° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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