Flights to Shanghai
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,154 ft, SHA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 10 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Shanghai
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai to Chongqing | China | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Shanghai to Beijing | China | 1,068 km (664 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Shanghai to Guangzhou | China | 1,212 km (753 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Shanghai to Shenzhen | China | 1,211 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Shanghai to Tianjin | China | 962 km (598 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Shanghai to Wuhan | China | 690 km (429 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Shanghai to Xi’an | China | 1,219 km (757 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Shanghai to Hangzhou | China | 161 km (100 mi) | about 57 min |
| Shanghai to Seoul | South Korea | 868 km (539 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Shanghai to Dongguan | China | 1,188 km (738 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Shanghai to Hefei | China | 402 km (250 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Shanghai to Weifang | China | 648 km (402 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Shanghai to Nanjing | China | 270 km (168 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Shanghai to Shenyang | China | 1,188 km (738 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Shanghai to Foshan | China | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Shanghai to Jinan | China | 732 km (455 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Shanghai to Taipei | Taiwan | 686 km (426 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Shanghai to Dalian | China | 855 km (531 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Shanghai to Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 1,229 km (764 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Shanghai to Qingdao | China | 548 km (340 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Shanghai to Yantai | China | 695 km (432 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Shanghai to Zhengzhou | China | 827 km (514 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Shanghai to Chengdu | China | 1,658 km (1,030 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
| Shanghai to Istanbul | Turkey | 7,987 km (4,963 mi) | about 10 h 59 min |
| Shanghai to Lahore | Pakistan | 4,436 km (2,756 mi) | about 6 h 26 min |
| Shanghai to Mumbai | India | 5,031 km (3,126 mi) | about 7 h 12 min |
| Shanghai to Mexico City | Mexico | 12,910 km (8,022 mi) | about 17 h 18 min |
| Shanghai to Karachi | Pakistan | 5,338 km (3,317 mi) | about 7 h 36 min |
| Shanghai to Delhi | India | 4,243 km (2,636 mi) | about 6 h 11 min |
| Shanghai to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 3,164 km (1,966 mi) | about 4 h 48 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Shanghai?
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is the closest large airport at 12 km (7 mi). The others, PVG, JNH, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SHA from Shanghai city centre?
12 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Shanghai on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.