Shanghai (Minhang) to Datong (SHA–DAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Shanghai (Minhang) to Datong
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 754 mi 2h 45m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

SHA–DAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 754 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHA–DAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHA to DAT.
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One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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 Datong from Shanghai (Minhang)

Nearby airports with service to Datong Yungang International Airport.
Metric SHA→DAT PVG→DAT NKG→DAT
Distance from SHA 28 mi 150 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 7 16 7
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 55m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of SHA with service to Datong Yungang International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Datong.
Distance & Flight Time
754 mi / 1,213 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m.
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–DAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Minhang) to Datong route.
Route details
Distance754 mi / 1,213 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 5 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: DAT
IATA / ICAODAT / ZBDT
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation3,442 ft / 1,049 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHA to DAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Datong Yungang International Airport take approximately 2h 45m. The route covers 754 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SHA to DAT. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG, HRB, HKG, CGQ, CAN, CGO, SZX, WUH, TFU and SHE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DAT to SHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVG and NKG. 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.

Flights from SHA to DAT

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Datong Yungang International Airport (DAT) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SHA to DAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHA to DAT ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 754 miles (1,213 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 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 Nanjing (NKG).