How long does the flight from Tokyo to Shanghai take?

Flight time from Tokyo (NRT) 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 Tokyo to Shanghai?

Airline availability for NRT 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 Tokyo to Shanghai?

Direct (nonstop) availability on NRT 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 Tokyo to Shanghai?

Prices on NRT 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.

Tokyo to Shanghai flights

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

Distance: 1,796 km (1,116 mi)
Flight time: ~2h 27m
Airlines: 5
Aircraft types: 12

Airlines flying NRT → PVG

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
China Eastern Airlines	4	4
All Nippon Airways	2	2
Juneyao Airlines	1	1
Air China	1	1
Spring Airlines	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 747 — 1 operator
Boeing 787 — 1 operator
Airbus A350 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Airbus A320 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Narita International Airport (NRT)

City: Tokyo
Country: JP
IATA / ICAO: NRT / RJAA

Arrival: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

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

Operating airlines

Spring Airlines (9C)
Air China (CA)
China Southern Airlines (CZ)
Jetstar Japan (GK)
Juneyao Airlines (HO)
Spring Japan (IJ)
JAL (JL)
China Eastern Airlines (MU)
ANA (NH)

Distance: 1798 km. Duration: 205 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly NRT to PVG?

5 airlines operate the NRT to PVG route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the NRT-PVG route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on NRT to PVG include: Boeing 747, Boeing 787, Airbus A350.

How long is the Tokyo to Shanghai flight?

The estimated flight time from Tokyo (NRT) to Shanghai (PVG) is approximately 2h 27m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Tokyo to Shanghai?

The great-circle distance from Tokyo (NRT) to Shanghai (PVG) is approximately 1,796 km (1,116 miles).

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