Seoul to Shanghai flights
about 28 flights a week across 9 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 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. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
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. 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 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.
No fatal or serious occurrence involving any operator on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Asiana Airlines94
- China Eastern Airlines94
- Korean Air88
- UPS70
- United Airlines40
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Asiana Airlines | 5 sightings | No recorded events |
| Korean Air | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| China Eastern Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| UPS | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| United Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Flight patterns on ICN → PVG
We observed 354 flights on this route over the last 90 days (about 27.5 per week) across 9 airlines.
Departures cluster around 23:00–00:00 UTC, 09:00–10:00 UTC, 07:00–08:00 UTC, busiest on Sunday and Friday.
On-time performance: 55.9% of departures left within 15 minutes of schedule (average delay 15.1 min, based on 34 timed flights).
Planning ICN → PVG
ICN to PVG is a short-haul route of 822 km (511 mi). See the return PVG → ICN route.
Alternative airports near Seoul: Seoul (GMP) — 32 km, Suwon (SWU) — 55 km, Seoul East (SSN) — 58 km.
Alternative airports near Shanghai: Shanghai (SHA) — 45 km.