~11h 55mTotal estimate
~€145–560Rough fare per person
Flight to Tawau
Shanghai → Tawau · about ~3h 55m in the air · ~€130–500
Ferry to Tarakan
Tawau → Tarakan · about ~5h · ~€15–60
Shanghai → Tarakan
China to Indonesia · 2 borders · Where else can you go from Shanghai?
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About the trip from Shanghai to Tarakan
Shanghai (China) and Tarakan (Indonesia) are 3,130 km (1,945 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and ferry, via Tawau: ~11h 55m door to door with 1 change, for ~€145–560 per person. The fastest route, by flight via Jakarta, takes ~10h 50m (~€230–790). The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Shanghai to Tawau: ~3h 55m in the air, 3,023 km, ~€130–500
- Ferry from Tawau to Tarakan: ~5h, 109 km, ~€15–60
Every route we know
- Flight + Ferry, via Tawau: ~11h 55m, 1 change, ~€145–560
- Flight, via Jakarta: ~10h 50m, 1 change, ~€230–790
Questions
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Tarakan?
~11h 55m door to door by flight and ferry, via Tawau, including time for changes and airports. The fastest route takes ~10h 50m.
How much does it cost to travel from Shanghai to Tarakan?
~€145–560 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Shanghai to Tarakan without flying?
Not in our data: every route we know includes a flight.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.