Altay to Shanghai (Minhang) (AAT–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AAT–SHA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,086 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 3 | 32N | 5h | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
AAT: +06 · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Altay, it's 8:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.
Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.
AAT–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AAT to SHA
Altay Xuedu Airport (AAT) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AAT to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AAT to SHA ranges from 5 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,086 miles (3,356 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via XIY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.