Shanghai (Minhang) to Changde (Dingcheng) (SHA–CGD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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9C8829
9C Spring
320
12:25 PM
CST TT1
2:50 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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9C8830
9C Spring
320
9:10 PM
CST TT2
10:55 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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Shanghai (Minhang) to Changde (Dingcheng)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 601 mi 2h 25m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

SHA–CGD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Spring Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 601 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHA–CGD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9C Spring Airlines 7 320 2h25
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C (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, SHA to CGD 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 SHA to CGD.
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One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
368
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 Changde (Dingcheng) from Shanghai (Minhang)

Nearby airports with service to Changde Taohuayuan Airport.
Metric SHA→CGD PVG→CGD HGH→CGD
Distance from SHA 28 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 35m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of SHA with service to Changde Taohuayuan Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Changde (Dingcheng) is 0 hours the same as Shanghai (Minhang).
SHA: CST · CGD: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Changde (Dingcheng).
Distance & Flight Time
601 mi / 966 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m.
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–CGD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Minhang) to Changde (Dingcheng) route.
Route details
Distance601 mi / 966 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: CGD
IATA / ICAOCGD / ZGCD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation128 ft / 39 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHA to CGD flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Changde Taohuayuan Airport take approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 601 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Spring Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SHA to CGD. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG, SZX, KMG, XIY, HAK, CAN, KWE, PKX and TFU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CGD to SHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVG and HGH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Flights from SHA to CGD

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Changde Taohuayuan Airport (CGD) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SHA to CGD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHA to CGD ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 601 miles (966 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) and Hangzhou (HGH).