Kashgar to Shanghai (Minhang) (KHG–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 7h 13m 3U9C9H → 3U9CCA Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
XNN Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) 7h 14m PNTV → 9CMU Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 7h 25m 9C → 9CMU Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
URC Ürümqi 7h 45m 3U8LCA → 3U9CCA Ürümqi (URC) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 8h MU → CAFMHO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
PEK Beijing 8h 20m CASCZH → 3UCAHU Beijing (PEK) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 8h 35m 3UCACZ → 9CHOMU Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
CGO Zhengzhou 9h 5m 3UCZGJ → FMMU Zhengzhou (CGO) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
PKX Beijing 9h 30m 3U → 3UFMKN Beijing (PKX) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 9h 30m 3UAQCZ → 3U9CCA Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
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Kashgar to Shanghai (Minhang)
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,589 mi 5h 40m nonstop +2h ahead

KHG–SHA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,589 miles in approximately 5h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) Shanghai (Minhang) to Kashgar flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KHG–SHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 4 32N 5h40 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KHG to SHA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KHG to SHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
XIY ~7h 13m XNN ~7h 14m LHW ~7h 25m URC ~7h 45m TAO ~8h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
932
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Shanghai (Minhang) is 2 hours ahead of Kashgar.
KHG: +06 · SHA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kashgar, it's 8:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Distance & Flight Time
2,589 mi / 4,167 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 40m gate to gate.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

KHG–SHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kashgar to Shanghai (Minhang) route.
Route details
Distance2,589 mi / 4,167 km
Flight time5h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KHG
Full nameKashgar Laining International Airport
IATA / ICAOKHG / ZWSH
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
Elevation4,529 ft / 1,380 m
Destination: SHA
Full nameShanghai Hongqiao International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KHG to SHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Kashgar Laining International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport take about 5h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 2,589 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KHG to SHA: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Xi'an Xianyang, Xining Caojiabao and Lanzhou Zhongchuan.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SHA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Shanghai (Minhang) is 2 hours ahead of Kashgar.
Yes, return flights from SHA to KHG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 KHG to SHA

Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KHG to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KHG to SHA is about 5 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,589 miles (4,167 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xi'an Xianyang, Xining Caojiabao and Lanzhou Zhongchuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.