Foshan (Nanhai) to Shanghai (Minhang) (FUO–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KN5737
KN China United
737
7:40 AM
CST
9:55 AM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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KN5738
KN China United
737
11:00 AM
CST T2
1:30 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Foshan (Nanhai) to Shanghai (Minhang)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 756 mi 2h 15m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

FUO–SHA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 756 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FUO–SHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KN China United Airlines 7 737 2h15
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – KN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FUO to SHA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FUO to SHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
205
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Foshan (Nanhai)

Nearby airports with service to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Metric FUO→SHA CAN→SHA SZX→SHA
Distance from FUO 26 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 9
Weekly flights 7 419 494
Flight time 2h 15m 1h 37m 1h 59m
Airports within 200 miles of FUO with service to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Shanghai (Minhang) is 0 hours the same as Foshan (Nanhai).
FUO: CST · SHA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Foshan (Nanhai), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Distance & Flight Time
756 mi / 1,217 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
Getting from SHA

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.

Shanghai (Minhang) Climate

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.

FUO–SHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Foshan (Nanhai) to Shanghai (Minhang) route.
Route details
Distance756 mi / 1,217 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: FUO
IATA / ICAOFUO / ZGFS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FUO to SHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Foshan Shadi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 756 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from FUO to SHA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TSN and TAO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SHA to FUO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAN, SZX and MFM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FUO to SHA

Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from China United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FUO to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FUO to SHA ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 756 miles (1,217 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via TSN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN), Shenzhen (SZX) and Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM).