Tokyo to Shanghai flights
Direct and connecting flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) 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 (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. 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 NRT 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 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.
No fatal or serious occurrence involving any operator on this pair in the last 90 days.
- China Eastern Airlines94
- All Nippon Airways76
- NCANo data
- JJPNo data
- Juneyao AirlinesNo data
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| China Eastern Airlines | 5 sightings | No recorded events |
| All Nippon Airways | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| NCA | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| JJP | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Juneyao Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning NRT → PVG
NRT to PVG is a medium-haul route of 1,796 km (1,116 mi). See the return PVG → NRT route.
Alternative airports near Tokyo: Ibaraki (IBR) — 46 km, Tokyo (HND) — 60 km, Atsugi (NJA) — 92 km.
Alternative airports near Shanghai: Shanghai (SHA) — 45 km.