Shanghai (Pudong) to Sepang (PVG–KUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–KUL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines and Malaysia Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,359 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 28 | 738, 789, 7M8 | 5h10-5h45 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 21 | 320 | 5h55-5h56 | – | – | – |
| MH Malaysia Airlines | 19 | 333, 33X | 5h20-5h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
| D7 AirAsia X | 11 | 333 | 5h10-5h27 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 7 | 333 | 5h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 7 | 32N | 6h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sepang from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→KUL | NTG→KUL | HGH→KUL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 81 mi | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 93 | 7 | 27 |
| Flight time | 5h 10m | 5h 30m | 5h 15m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · KUL: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Sepang.
Chinese passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective since July 2025. The cumulative stay must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. Permitted purposes include tourism, business, and family visits. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Employment and study still require a visa obtained in advance.
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral takes 28 minutes (RM55). KLIA Transit is slower but cheaper if you're stopping at intermediate stations. Both depart from the basement of the main terminal. KLIA2 (AirAsia) has its own station on the same line.
Taxis from KLIA to central KL cost RM70–100 using the fixed-rate coupon system at the taxi counter (avoid unlicensed touts). Grab is available and typically cheaper. Long-distance buses connect to Singapore and other Malaysian cities from both KLIA and KLIA2.
Equatorial rainforest climate, hot (28–34°C) and humid year-round with no true dry season. Rain can fall any month, though two monsoon seasons (Northeast: November–March; Southwest: May–September) bring heavier precipitation. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent year-round and cause the most common flight delays.
Haze from Indonesian forest fires is a recurring issue August–October and occasionally reduces visibility enough to affect operations. Unlike typhoon zones farther north, KUL is not at direct tropical cyclone risk. Operations are generally consistent year-round.
PVG–KUL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to KUL
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, AirAsia X, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and Malaysia Airlines. With 93 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to KUL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to KUL ranges from 5 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,359 miles (3,797 km). There are approximately 93 weekly flights outbound and 88 return, totaling 181 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG), Hangzhou (HGH) and Nanjing (NKG).