How long does the flight from Beijing to Shanghai take?

Flight time from Beijing (PEK) to Shanghai (SHA) 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 Beijing to Shanghai?

Airline availability for PEK to SHA 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 Beijing to Shanghai?

Direct (nonstop) availability on PEK to SHA 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 Beijing to Shanghai?

Prices on PEK to SHA 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.

Beijing to Shanghai flights

Direct and connecting flights from Beijing (PEK) to Shanghai (SHA). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 1,076 km (669 mi)
Flight time: ~1h 36m
Airlines: 3
Aircraft types: 8

Airlines flying PEK → SHA

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
China Eastern Airlines	4	4
Air China	3	3
Hainan Airlines	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Airbus A350 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator
Boeing 777 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

City: Beijing
Country: CN
IATA / ICAO: PEK / ZBAA

Arrival: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

City: Shanghai
Country: CN
IATA / ICAO: SHA / ZSSS

Operating airlines

Air China (CA)
Hainan Airlines (HU)
China Eastern Airlines (MU)

Distance: 1074 km. Duration: 140 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly PEK to SHA?

3 airlines operate the PEK to SHA route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the PEK-SHA route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on PEK to SHA include: Boeing 737, Airbus A350, Airbus A321.

How long is the Beijing to Shanghai flight?

The estimated flight time from Beijing (PEK) to Shanghai (SHA) is approximately 1h 36m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Beijing to Shanghai?

The great-circle distance from Beijing (PEK) to Shanghai (SHA) is approximately 1,076 km (669 miles).

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