Tokyo to Shanghai flights
Direct and connecting flights from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Tokyo to Shanghai take?
Flight time from Tokyo (HND) 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. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Tokyo to Shanghai?
Airline availability for HND to PVG changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai?
Direct (nonstop) availability on HND 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.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- China Eastern Airlines5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
- Japan Airlines Domestic5-yr attributed events: 14Last 90 days: none recorded
- Shanghai Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Spring Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- APJ5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| China Eastern Airlines | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| Japan Airlines Domestic | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Shanghai Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Spring Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| APJ | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning HND → PVG
HND to PVG is a medium-haul route of 1,738 km (1,080 mi). See the return PVG → HND route.
Alternative airports near Tokyo: Atsugi (NJA) — 32 km, Yokota (OKO) — 45 km, Tokyo (NRT) — 59 km.
Alternative airports near Shanghai: Shanghai (SHA) — 45 km.