Kuwait City to Shanghai (Pudong) (KWI–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AUH Abu Dhabi 11h 15m J9MU EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
DOH Doha 11h 56m J9QRVA IBQRWB Doha (DOH) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
BKK Bangkok 13h 10m A3TG 9CFMHO Bangkok (BKK) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
RUH Riyadh 14h 10m J9SV MU Riyadh (RUH) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
HKG Hong Kong 14h 37m TK 9CCACX Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
IST Istanbul 14h 55m J9TK MUTK Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
CAI Cairo 15h J9MSNE CAMSMU Cairo (CAI) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
DXB Dubai 17h 5m AZJ9 EK Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
BAH Manama 17h 10m ETGFJ9 GF Manama (BAH) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
IKA Tehran 18h 19m EY W5 Tehran (IKA) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
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Kuwait City to Shanghai (Pudong)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between KWI and PVG, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KWI to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,228
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 5 hours ahead of Kuwait City.
KWI: +03 · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kuwait City, it's 11:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong).
Getting from PVG

Maglev to Longyang Road (8 min, ¥50) is a fast exit; transfer to Metro Line 2 onward. Metro Line 2 runs directly from PVG T1/T2 to People's Square and Hongqiao Airport (1.5–2 hrs, ¥7). Taxis have a meter; expect ¥130–200 to Puxi (west side) depending on destination and traffic tunnels used.Airport buses serve multiple city zones (¥22–36, 60–90 min). DiDi ride-hail is available and typically cheaper than street taxis for longer distances.

Shanghai (Pudong) Climate

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and oppressively humid (28–37°C) with typhoon risk. Storms can cause flight cancellations with little warning. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp (1–8°C) with occasional frost. Dense fog disrupts departures regularly in January–February.

Spring is rainy and mild. Autumn (October–November) is the most settled period. Clear skies and 12–22°C make it the best window for travel. Pack layers for shoulder seasons. An umbrella is useful year-round.

KWI–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kuwait City to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KWI
IATA / ICAOKWI / OKKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuwait
Passengers/yr15.4M
Elevation206 ft / 63 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWI to PVG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zayed, Hamad and Suvarnabhumi.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 5 hours ahead of Kuwait City.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zayed, Hamad and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.