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

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MU9837
MU China Eastern
738
6:40 AM
CST T2
9:35 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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FM9227
FM Shanghai
737
6:40 AM
CST TT2
10:00 AM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5275
MU China Eastern
32N
12:10 PM
CST T2
3:15 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5691
MU China Eastern
320
3:15 PM
CST T2
6:10 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5285
MU China Eastern
321
3:15 PM
CST T2
6:10 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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MU5276
MU China Eastern
32N
8:20 AM
CST
11:00 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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FM9228
FM Shanghai
737
11:00 AM
CST
1:45 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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MU5286
MU China Eastern
32N
7:00 PM
CST
9:50 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Shanghai (Minhang) to Yinchuan
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 979 mi 2h 55m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

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 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 28 320, 321, 32N, 738 2h55-3h05 SkyTeam
FM Shanghai Airlines 7 737 3h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU
321 Airbus A321 – MU
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
737 Boeing 737-700 – FM
738 Boeing 737-800 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (28 flights/wk, 80%)
Unaffiliated: FM (7 flights/wk, 20%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHA to INC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,487
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 6 3
Weekly flights 35 52 31
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 51m 3h 5m
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 2h 55m to 3h 20m.
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 time2h 55m to 3h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 21 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: INC
IATA / ICAOINC / ZLIC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
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 approximately 2h 55m to 3h 20m. The route covers 979 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from SHA to INC. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG, KWL, TYN, SJW, KWE, WUH, KHN, JHG, HAK, PKX, XIY, CTU, TAO, TSN, TNA, HKG, FOC, XMN, PEK, CKG, CSX, CAN, NNG, SZX, KMG, CGQ, TFU, URC, XFN, SHE, SYX, CGO, LYI and HRB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 INC

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SHA to INC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHA to INC ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 979 miles (1,575 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Hangzhou (HGH) and Ningbo (NGB).