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There are 6 ways to get from Shanghai to Kabul by plane, train, or bus

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Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kabul (KBL)plane SHA - KBL
12h 52m
$278–1,110
Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Kabul (KBL)plane PVG - KBL
17h 14m
$215–618
Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain
2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Kabul (KBL)plane WUX - KBL
30h 20m
$281–875
Bus to Nantong Xingdong Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhoubus
2. Fly from Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG) to Kabul (KBL)plane NTG - KBL
19h 19m
$270–1,129
Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain
2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Kabul (KBL)plane HGH - KBL
16h 23m
$249–981
Train to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Ningbotrain
2. Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Kabul (KBL)plane NGB - KBL
17h 38m
$235–746

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kabul (KBL) flights

2Weekly Planes

13h 20mAverage Duration

$256Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,847.4 km
Duration: 12h 52m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Kabul, Afghanistan?

Shanghai Airlines, Ariana Afghan Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kabul (KBL) twice a week.

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Kabul, Afghanistan

Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. Located in the eastern half of the country, it is also a municipality, forming part of the Kabul Province; it is administratively divided into 22 municipal districts. According to 2023 estimates, the population of Kabul was 4.95 million people. In contemporary times, the city has served as Afghanistan's political, cultural, and economical center, and rapid urbanisation has made Kabul the 75th-largest city in the world and the country's primate city.

Things to do in Kabul

Gardens of Babur(Opens in a new window)

The Gardens of Babur, locally called Bagh-e Babur (Pushto: باغ بابر/Persian: باغ بابر), is a historic park in Kabul, Afghanistan, and also the last resting-place of the first Mughal emperor Babur. The gardens are thought to have been developed around 1528 AD (935 AH) when Babur gave orders for the construction of an ‘avenue garden’ in Kabul, described in some detail in his memoirs, the Baburnama.

Kabul Zoo(Opens in a new window)

The Kabul Zoo is located in Kabul, Afghanistan, on the bank of the Kabul River. The zoo's director is ‘Aziz Gul Saqeb.

National Museum of Afghanistan(Opens in a new window)

The National Museum of Afghanistan (Persian: موزیم ملی افغانستان, Muzem-e milli-ye Afghanistan; Pushto: د افغانستان ملی موزیم, De Afghanistan Milli Meauziam), also known as the Afghan National Museum or sometimes the Kabul Museum, is a two-story building located 9 km southwest of the center of Kabul City in Afghanistan. As of 2014, the museum is under major expansion according to international standards, with a larger size adjoining garden for visitors to relax and walk around.

Jinnah Hospital(Opens in a new window)

Jinnah Hospital (Pushto: جناح روغتون; شفاخانه جناح) is a 400-bed hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. The hospital is built by the Pakistani government. It is presently undergoing construction and slated for completion. It is named after the founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Places to stay in Kabul

Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Blue Star Guest House Shahr e Naw Kabul(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Kabul Taj Hotel(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Kabul Grand Hotel(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

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