Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur Distance
3,747 km · 2,329 miles · 5 h 11 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur is 3,747 km (2,329 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 5 h 11 min. Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur are on the same time.
Shanghai
China
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
- 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 Shanghai | Southwest (217°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Kuala Lumpur | North-northeast (31°) |
| Halfway point | 17.42° N, 110.80° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| Kuala Lumpur coordinates | 3.14° N, 101.69° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Shanghai?
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 Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur?
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 Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur?
Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Kuala Lumpur from Shanghai?
Kuala Lumpur lies to the southwest of Shanghai (initial bearing 217°).
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.