Datong to Shanghai flights
Shanghai lies 1,231 km (765 mi) south-east of Datong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Datong | Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 3.1 million | 24.9 million |
| Elevation | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | DAT, 16 km out | SHA, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 037000 | 200000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Datong
Datong is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Datong Yungang International Airport (DAT), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 34 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport | SHA | 12 km (7 mi) | 11,154 ft | 10 ft |
| Shanghai Pudong International Airport | PVG | 34 km (21 mi) | 13,123 ft | 13 ft |
| Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (regional) | JNH | 96 km (60 mi) | 11,155 ft | 15 ft |
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Staying in Shanghai
Our booking partner lists 1,740+ places to stay in Shanghai (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 962 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (335), and 201 are five-star. Across 338 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 177,257 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Shanghai from Datong?
1,231 km (765 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Datong.
How long does it take to get from Datong to Shanghai by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Datong and Shanghai?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Datong to Shanghai flights?
Typically Datong Yungang International Airport (DAT) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA); Shanghai also has PVG, JNH.
Where can I stay in Shanghai?
Our booking partner lists 1,740+ places to stay in Shanghai, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.