Shanghai (Minhang) to Altay (SHA–AAT) — 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
URC Ürümqi 7h 35m 3U9CCA 3UCZ Ürümqi (URC) to Altay flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 8h 33m 3U9CCA MU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Altay flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 9h 28m MU 9C Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Altay flights
YIN Ili (Yining / Ghulja) 10h 23m MU 3UEUG5 Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (YIN) to Altay flights
PEK Beijing 12h 15m 3UCAHU CAZH Beijing (PEK) to Altay flights
PKX Beijing 15h 50m 3UCZFM CZ Beijing (PKX) to Altay flights
HRB Harbin 22h 35m MU CZ Harbin (HRB) to Altay flights
INC Yinchuan 22h 55m FMMU 3UGJ Yinchuan (INC) to Altay flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) ~7h 40m MU MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Altay flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) ~8h 55m 3U9CCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Altay flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shanghai (Minhang) to Altay
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SHA to AAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
460
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 Altay from Shanghai (Minhang)

Nearby airports with service to Altay Xuedu Airport.
Metric SHA→AAT PVG→AAT
Distance from SHA 28 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights 4
Airports within 200 miles of SHA with service to Altay Xuedu Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Altay is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).
SHA: CST · AAT: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 4:00 PM in Altay.
Getting to SHA

Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.

SHA–AAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Minhang) to Altay route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: AAT
IATA / ICAOAAT / ZWAT
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation2,460 ft / 750 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHA to AAT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ürümqi Tianshan, Xi'an Xianyang and Lanzhou Zhongchuan.
Altay is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).
Yes, return flights from AAT to SHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVG. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ürümqi Tianshan, Xi'an Xianyang and Lanzhou Zhongchuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG).