Are there nonstop flights from Almaty (ALA) to Shanghai (SHA)?

No. The fastest connection is via Ürümqi, about 5h 50m of total flying time.

What is the fastest connection from Almaty (ALA) to Shanghai (SHA)?

via Ürümqi ≈ 5h 50m, via Xi'an ≈ 5h 51m, via Beijing ≈ 6h 4m (estimated flying time, excluding layovers).

from 18,000 ANA miles (economy, one way, based on the published award charts).

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)・4,091 km

No nonstop flights. The fastest connection is via Ürümqi (URC), about 5h 50m of flying time (layover not included).

With milesANA 18,000 miles+ (via PEK)Economy, one way, estimate. Tap a connection for miles by cabin.

None.

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Times are estimated from distance. Check schedules, frequency and availability with the airline or a booking site.