Shanghai (Minhang) to Changsha (Changsha) (SHA–CSX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SHA–CSX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 529 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 35 | 738, 7M8 | 2h-2h05 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 35 | 320, 321, 738 | 1h50-2h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 14 | 320, 32N | 2h-2h05 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 11 | 320, 32N | 2h-2h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Changsha (Changsha) from Shanghai (Minhang)
| Metric | SHA→CSX | PVG→CSX | WUX→CSX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHA | – | 28 mi | 57 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 95 | 57 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 2h 10m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · CSX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Changsha (Changsha).
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.
Metro Line 6 runs directly from the terminal to the city centre and Changsha South Station (high-speed rail) in about 50 minutes for CNY 8–10. Taxis and DiDi queue outside arrivals; fares to downtown are CNY 80–130. Airport buses serve multiple city zones for CNY 20.Changsha South Station connects to a dense high-speed rail network; Guangzhou, Wuhan, and Beijing are within 3–4 hours. All major rental car brands maintain airport desks.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 30–36°C with heavy monsoon rainfall and regular thunderstorms causing delays. Winters (December–February) are cool and damp at 3–10°C. Changsha sees occasional light snow and ice that can disrupt ground operations despite mild temperatures.
Spring is rainy and overcast; autumn (September–October) is the most comfortable season. High humidity is a constant factor from May through September. Pack light, breathable clothing.
SHA–CSX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHA to CSX
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 95 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SHA to CSX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHA to CSX ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 529 miles (852 km). There are approximately 95 weekly flights outbound and 82 return, totaling 177 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 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), Wuxi (WUX) and Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG).