Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Distance
3,747 km · 2,329 miles · 5 h 11 min flight
The distance from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai is 3,747 km (2,329 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 5 h 11 min. Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai are on the same time.
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 3,747
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 2,329
- 2,023 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 5 h 11 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Kuala Lumpur | North-northeast (31°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | Southwest (217°) |
| Halfway point | 17.42° N, 110.80° E |
| Kuala Lumpur coordinates | 3.14° N, 101.69° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Kuala Lumpur?
3,747 kilometres or 2,329 miles (2,023 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?
About 5 h 11 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai?
Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Kuala Lumpur?
Shanghai lies to the north-northeast of Kuala Lumpur (initial bearing 31°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.