Shanghai (Minhang) to Seattle (SHA–BFI) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seattle from Shanghai (Minhang)
| Metric | SHA→BFI | PVG→BFI |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHA | – | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 |
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · BFI: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 3:00 AM in Seattle.
Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.
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–BFI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG).