Shanghai (Minhang) to Datong (SHA–DAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Datong from Shanghai (Minhang)
| 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 |
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · DAT: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Datong.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).