Shanghai (Minhang) to Tokyo (SHA–HND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SHA–HND is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines, Japan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,105 miles in approximately 3h 5m. 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, 788, 789 | 3h-3h10 | – | – | – |
| JL Japan Airlines | 14 | 333, 789 | 3h-3h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 14 | 333, 789 | 3h-3h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| NH All Nippon Airways | 7 | 781 | 3h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tokyo from Shanghai (Minhang)
| Metric | SHA→HND | PVG→HND |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHA | – | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 126 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 2h 50m |
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · HND: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 7:00 PM in Tokyo.
Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter Japan. Tourist visas can be obtained electronically through the JAPAN eVISA system, with stays of 15 or 30 days. Single-entry, double-entry, and multiple-entry options are available depending on financial documentation and travel history. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
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.
Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (13 min, ¥310) and Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (18 min, ¥500) both connect to JR and Tokyo Metro networks. Terminal 3 (international) has direct access to both rail lines.Limousine buses serve Shinjuku, Shibuya, and major hotels (¥1,100, 40–60 min depending on traffic). Taxis to central Tokyo run ¥3,500–5,500. Haneda's proximity to Tokyo means ground transport is faster and cheaper than from Narita in virtually all cases.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid (28–35°C) with a rainy season in June and typhoons possible July through October. Typhoons occasionally divert or cancel flights, but direct hits on Tokyo are less frequent than farther south. Humidity peaks in July and August.
Winters are cold and dry (2–10°C) with occasional light snow. Even minor snowfall disrupts Tokyo's ground operations since the city is not equipped for winter road treatment. Spring (April) is pleasant but windy. Fall (October–November) offers the best flying conditions.
SHA–HND Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHA to HND
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines, Japan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and All Nippon Airways. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SHA to HND Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHA to HND is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,105 miles (1,777 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Gimpo, Qingdao Jiaodong and Beijing Capital. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG).