Shanghai (Minhang) to Yinchuan (SHA–INC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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979 mi airlines charter/private 34/wk
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MU6969
MU China Eastern
32N
7:35 AM
CST T2
11:00 AM
CST
3h 25m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5275
MU China Eastern
32N
12:35 PM
CST T2
4:00 PM
CST
3h 25m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM9225
FM Shanghai
738
12:55 PM
CST TT2
4:10 PM
CST
3h 15m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6879
MU China Eastern
321
1:45 PM
CST T2
4:50 PM
CST
3h 5m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6481
MU China Eastern
321
1:45 PM
CST T2
4:50 PM
CST
3h 5m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5285
MU China Eastern
321
3:15 PM
CST T2
6:10 PM
CST
2h 55m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5276
MU China Eastern
320
9:00 AM
CST
11:30 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6970
MU China Eastern
32N
11:55 AM
CST T3
2:40 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6880
MU China Eastern
321
5:40 PM
CST
8:35 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM9226
FM Shanghai
738
6:20 PM
CST
9:20 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5286
MU China Eastern
321
7:00 PM
CST TT3
9:45 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CGO Zhengzhou 4h 45m FMMU 3UFMMF Zhengzhou (CGO) to Yinchuan flights
PEK Beijing 4h 55m 3UCAHU CACNHU Beijing (PEK) to Yinchuan flights
TYN Taiyuan 5h 9CCAFM DR Taiyuan (TYN) to Yinchuan flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h FMMU GJMFMU Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Yinchuan flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 28m 3U9CCA 3UBKCA Chongqing (CKG) to Yinchuan flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 5h 30m CACZFM 3UBKCZ Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Yinchuan flights
PKX Beijing 5h 45m 3UCZFM MFMUNS Beijing (PKX) to Yinchuan flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 5h 55m 3U9CCA CAZH Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Yinchuan flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 6h 3U9CCA 3UCAGJ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Yinchuan flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 6h 15m CAFMHO CAMUSC Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Yinchuan flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shanghai (Minhang) to Yinchuan
2 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 979 mi 3h 10m nonstop

SHA–INC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 979 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHA–INC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 31 321, 32N 2h55-3h25 SkyTeam
FM Shanghai Airlines 3 738 3h15
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – MU
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – FM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (31 flights/wk, 91%)
Unaffiliated: FM (3 flights/wk, 9%)
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 INC direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHA to INC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,541
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 Yinchuan from Shanghai (Minhang)

Nearby airports with service to Yinchuan Hedong International Airport.
Metric SHA→INC PVG→INC HGH→INC
Distance from SHA 28 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 9 9
Weekly flights 34 57 74
Flight time 3h 10m 2h 38m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of SHA with service to Yinchuan Hedong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Yinchuan.
Distance & Flight Time
979 mi / 1,575 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m gate to gate.
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.

SHA–INC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Minhang) to Yinchuan route.
Route details
Distance979 mi / 1,575 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights34 out / 31 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: INC
IATA / ICAOINC / ZLIC
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation3,743 ft / 1,141 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHA to INC flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Yinchuan Hedong International Airport take about 3h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 979 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SHA to INC: China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zhengzhou Xinzheng, Beijing Capital and Taiyuan Wusu.
Yes, return flights from INC to SHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVG, HGH and NGB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SHA to INC

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SHA to INC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHA to INC is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 979 miles (1,575 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zhengzhou Xinzheng, Beijing Capital and Taiyuan Wusu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Hangzhou (HGH) and Ningbo (NGB).