Shanghai (Minhang) to Seoul (SHA–GMP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SHA–GMP is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines, Korean Air and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 538 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 21 | 333, 789 | 1h45-2h05 | – | – | – |
| KE Korean Air Also: MF | 21 | 333, 789 | 1h45-2h05 | – | SkyTeam | MF |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 333 | 1h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| OZ Asiana Airlines Also: HO | 7 | 333 | 2h05 | – | Star Alliance | HO |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · GMP: KST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 7:00 PM in Seoul.
Chinese passport holders generally require a visa to enter South Korea. A temporary visa-free program (September 2025 to June 2026) allows entry for up to 15 days, but only for organized tour groups of 3 or more booked through accredited agencies. Individual travelers must apply for a visa at a South Korean embassy or consulate. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
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–GMP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHA to GMP
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines, Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines and Asiana Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SHA to GMP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHA to GMP is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 538 miles (866 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Capital, Tokyo Haneda and Taipei Songshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.