Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (PVG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,359
miles
3,797
kilometers
2,050
nautical miles

🕐 5 hours
Flight Time
🧭 NE (32°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,359 3,774
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,359 3,774
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,359 3,539
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,359 3,539
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,359 4,718
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,359 3,539
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The KUL to PVG route connects Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 2,359 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Malaysia to China. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 32° from Kuala Lumpur.

🛫 About KUL

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) serves Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

🛬 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) serves Shanghai, China.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 2,359 miles (3,797 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from KUL to PVG typically take around 5 hours. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,359 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.