Xigazê (Samzhubzê) to Shanghai (Minhang) (RKZ–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 4 hubs
CKG Chongqing 6h 5m TV → 3U9CCA Chongqing (CKG) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 6h 13m MUTV → 3U9CCA Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 6h 25m TV → 3U9CCA Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
XNN Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) 8h 50m TV → 9CMU Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
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Xigazê (Samzhubzê) to Shanghai (Minhang)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between RKZ and SHA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RKZ to SHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
CKG ~6h 5m XIY ~6h 13m CTU ~6h 25m XNN ~8h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
154
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 Xigazê (Samzhubzê).
RKZ: +06 · SHA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Xigazê (Samzhubzê), it's 8:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
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

RKZ–SHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xigazê (Samzhubzê) to Shanghai (Minhang) route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RKZ
Full nameXigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base
IATA / ICAORKZ / ZURK
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,782 ft / 1,153 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 RKZ to SHA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chongqing Jiangbei, Xi'an Xianyang and Chengdu Shuangliu.
Shanghai (Minhang) is 2 hours ahead of Xigazê (Samzhubzê).
Yes, return flights from SHA to RKZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chongqing Jiangbei, Xi'an Xianyang and Chengdu Shuangliu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.