How long does the flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai take?

Flight time from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (PVG) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

Airline availability for HKG to PVG changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

Direct (nonstop) availability on HKG to PVG varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

Prices on HKG to PVG shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Hong Kong to Shanghai flights

Direct and connecting flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (PVG). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 1,255 km (780 mi)
Flight time: ~1h 48m
Airlines: 4
Aircraft types: 12

Airlines flying HKG → PVG

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Cathay Pacific	6	6
China Eastern Airlines	3	3
Hong Kong Airlines	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 747 — 1 operator
Boeing 777 — 1 operator
Airbus A330 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator
Boeing 777 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

City: Hong Kong
Country: HK
IATA / ICAO: HKG / VHHH

Arrival: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

City: Shanghai
Country: CN
IATA / ICAO: PVG / ZSPD

Operating airlines

Spring Airlines (9C)
Cathay Pacific (CX)
Shanghai Airlines (FM)
Juneyao Airlines (HO)
Hong Kong Airlines (HX)
China Eastern Airlines (MU)

Distance: 1251 km. Duration: 165 minutes.

Other routes from Hong Kong

Other routes to Shanghai

Typical fares by aircraft on this route

Aircraft	Median	Range	Operators
Airbus A350	€130	€93–204	Cathay Pacific
Airbus A350	€130	€93–204	Cathay Pacific
Boeing 747	€130	€93–204	Cathay Pacific
Boeing 777 (all variants)	€130	€93–204	Cathay Pacific
Airbus A330 (all variants)	€130	€93–204	Cathay Pacific
Boeing 747	€130	€93–204	Cathay Pacific
Boeing 777 (all variants)	€130	€93–204	Cathay Pacific

Based on 5124 recent fare observations.

Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly HKG to PVG?

4 airlines operate the HKG to PVG route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the HKG-PVG route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on HKG to PVG include: Boeing 747, Boeing 777, Airbus A330.

How long is the Hong Kong to Shanghai flight?

The estimated flight time from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (PVG) is approximately 1h 48m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

The great-circle distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (PVG) is approximately 1,255 km (780 miles).

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