How long does the flight from Seoul to Shanghai take?

Flight time from Seoul (ICN) 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 Seoul to Shanghai?

Airline availability for ICN 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 Seoul to Shanghai?

Direct (nonstop) availability on ICN 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 Seoul to Shanghai?

Prices on ICN 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.

Seoul to Shanghai flights

Direct and connecting flights from Seoul (ICN) to Shanghai (PVG). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 822 km (511 mi)
Flight time: ~1h 18m
Airlines: 7
Aircraft types: 15

Airlines flying ICN → PVG

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Asiana Airlines	5	5
Korean Air	3	3
China Eastern Airlines	2	2
Eastar Jet	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	1	1
United Airlines	1	1
Spring Airlines	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 787 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator
Boeing 747 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Incheon International Airport (ICN)

City: Seoul
Country: KR
IATA / ICAO: ICN / RKSI

Arrival: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

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

Operating airlines

Spring Airlines (9C)
China Southern Airlines (CZ)
Shanghai Airlines (FM)
Korean Air (KE)
China Eastern Airlines (MU)
Asiana Airlines (OZ)
Eastar Jet (ZE)

Distance: 820 km. Duration: 125 minutes.

Other routes from Seoul

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly ICN to PVG?

7 airlines operate the ICN to PVG route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the ICN-PVG route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on ICN to PVG include: Boeing 787, Boeing 737, Airbus A321.

How long is the Seoul to Shanghai flight?

The estimated flight time from Seoul (ICN) to Shanghai (PVG) is approximately 1h 18m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Seoul to Shanghai?

The great-circle distance from Seoul (ICN) to Shanghai (PVG) is approximately 822 km (511 miles).

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