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Shanghai Kota Kinabalu
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Fri., 13 Dec. PVG - BKI
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
163% Trains are 163% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu than in Shanghai.
Shanghai $0.86
Kota Kinabalu $2.26
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
19% A meal in Kota Kinabalu is 19% cheaper than a meal in Shanghai.
Shanghai $6.42
Kota Kinabalu $5.22
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 2.9 MYR
1 MYR = 0.35 AUD
Last checked on 21 November 2024
Distance: 2864 kms
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG) How far from city centre: 31 kms
Hongqiao (SHA) How far from city centre: 7 kms
Kota Kinabalu airports
Kota Kinabalu (BKI) How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

How long does the flight take to go from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?
The total flight time between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu is of around 05:24 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,378 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu is $126. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Kota Kinabalu expensive to visit compared to Shanghai?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Kota Kinabalu costs an average of 2.79 AUD, 18% cheaper than Shanghai, with a fare of 3.42 AUD, while train tickets costs 163% more in Kota Kinabalu: 2.26 AUD against 0.86 AUD in Shanghai. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.22 AUD in Kota Kinabalu, 19% less than the 6.42 AUD in Shanghai. The price of the coffee is around 24% cheaper in Kota Kinabalu, with an average of 4.09 AUD, while in Shanghai the coffee costs 5.40 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Malaysia may apply when travelling from Shanghai. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Kota Kinabalu compared to Shanghai?
While in Shanghai the temperatures can reach an average of 37.03 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,Kota Kinabalu's temperatures can go up to 34.57 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 22.41 ºC in Kota Kinabalu, compared to the -2.66 ºC average degrees reported in Shanghai. During the winter period, Shanghai can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Kota Kinabalu have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport route flying between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu is: Pu Dong (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Shanghai Airlines. Spring Airlines. China Eastern Airlines.

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