Tokyo to Shanghai flights
about 17 flights a week across 8 operators. Below: the aircraft mix, and what the safety record and the turbulence model say 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 involving any operator on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Shanghai Airlines100
- Spring Airlines100
- APJ100
- China Eastern Airlines94
- All Nippon Airways76
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| China Eastern Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| All Nippon Airways | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Shanghai Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Spring Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| APJ | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Flight patterns on HND → PVG
We observed 213 flights on this route over the last 90 days (about 16.6 per week) across 8 airlines.
Departures cluster around 08:00–09:00 UTC, 02:00–03:00 UTC, 23:00–00:00 UTC, busiest on Tuesday and Wednesday.
On-time performance: 37.5% of departures left within 15 minutes of schedule (average delay 21.3 min, based on 8 timed flights).
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.