Shanghai (Minhang) to Seoul (SHA–GMP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SHA–GMP is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and Korean Air lead the route. The flight covers 538 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 21 | 32Q, 333, 789 | 2h-2h10 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 7 | 321 | 2h05 | – | – | – |
| KE Korean Air | 7 | 32Q | 2h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 333 | 2h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| OZ Asiana Airlines | 7 | 321 | 2h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
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, Juneyao Air, Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines and Asiana Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SHA to GMP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHA to GMP ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 538 miles (866 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via PEK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.