Shanghai (Minhang) to Harbin (SHA–HRB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU5631
MU China Eastern
321
9:10 AM
CST T2
12:10 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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MU5632
MU China Eastern
919
1:20 PM
CST
4:20 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5618
MU China Eastern
321
7:25 PM
CST TT2
10:40 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shanghai (Minhang) to Harbin
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,031 mi 3h nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

SHA–HRB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Juneyao Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,031 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHA–HRB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, MU 0 3U, MU
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – MU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SHA to HRB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHA to HRB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,718
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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 Harbin from Shanghai (Minhang)

Nearby airports with service to Harbin Taiping International Airport.
Metric SHA→HRB PVG→HRB WUX→HRB
Distance from SHA 28 mi 57 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 16 3
Weekly flights 7 263 10
Flight time 3h 2h 33m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of SHA with service to Harbin Taiping International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Harbin.
Distance & Flight Time
1,031 mi / 1,659 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m.
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.

Getting from HRB

Metro Line 3 runs from the airport to the city centre and Harbin Station in 40–50 minutes for CNY 6–10. Taxis and DiDi queue outside arrivals; fares to downtown are CNY 60–100. Airport shuttle buses serve multiple zones and the railway station for CNY 20. In winter, confirm transportation availability; heavy snowfall occasionally disrupts surface transport temporarily.Harbin is a hub for northeast China (Manchuria) with connections to Shenyang, Dalian, Changchun, and cross-border routes to Russia. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.

Harbin Climate

Severe subarctic continental climate, one of the coldest major cities in China. Winters (November–March) are extreme, with temperatures regularly reaching −20 to −30°C and occasional lows below −35°C. Heavy snowfall, black ice, and extreme cold cause frequent de-icing delays and occasional ground stops. Harbin's famous Ice Festival runs January–February.

Summers (June–August) are short and warm at 22–30°C with low humidity and good flying conditions. Spring and autumn are brief transitional periods. Pack the heaviest possible cold-weather gear for winter travel. Thin layers are wholly inadequate.

SHA–HRB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Minhang) to Harbin route.
Route details
Distance1,031 mi / 1,659 km
Flight time3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: HRB
IATA / ICAOHRB / ZYHB
TimezoneAsia/Harbin
Passengers/yr23.8M
Elevation457 ft / 139 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHA to HRB flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport take approximately 3h. The route covers 1,031 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Juneyao Air. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SHA to HRB. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG, DAT, KMG, SJW, TNA, DOY, LYI, YNT, CSX, TYN, TAO, WEH, FOC, PEK, CGO, WUH, INC, XIY, KOW, CTU, TSN, LHW, PKX, CKG, CAN, XMN, HET, HKG, TFU, SZX, KHN, ZUH, XFN, SYX and HAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HRB to SHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVG, WUX and NTG. 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 HRB

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) are connected by nonstop service from Juneyao Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SHA to HRB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHA to HRB ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,031 miles (1,659 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 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), Wuxi (WUX) and Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG).