Shanghai (Minhang) to Narita (SHA–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 6h 10m 3UFMMF JLK6MF Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to Narita flights
TSN Tianjin 6h 26m CAFMGS IJJL Tianjin (TSN) to Narita flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 6h 28m CAFMMU NHSC Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Narita flights
XMN Xiamen 6h 50m 3U9CCA JLMFNH Xiamen (XMN) to Narita flights
SZX Shenzhen 7h 14m 3U9CCA ZH Shenzhen (SZX) to Narita flights
PEK Beijing 7h 20m 3UCAHU HUIJNH Beijing (PEK) to Narita flights
CKG Chongqing 8h 15m 3U9CCA CA Chongqing (CKG) to Narita flights
HKG Hong Kong 8h 15m CXFMHU CXFJGK Hong Kong (HKG) to Narita flights
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 8h 15m MU CZJLNH Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Narita flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 9h 40m 3U9CCA CZNH Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Narita flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shanghai (Minhang) to Narita
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,140 mi 3h 8m nonstop +1h ahead

SHA–NRT had nonstop service from All Nippon Airways, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,140 miles in 3h 8m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SHA–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NH All Nippon Airways 1 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NH (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SHA to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,141
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 Narita from Shanghai (Minhang)

Nearby airports with service to Narita International Airport.
Metric SHA→NRT PVG→NRT NTG→NRT
Distance from SHA 28 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 11 1
Weekly flights 151 3
Flight time 3h 8m 2h 28m 3h
Airports within 200 miles of SHA with service to Narita International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Narita is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai (Minhang).
SHA: CST · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 7:00 PM in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
1,140 mi / 1,835 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

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 NRT

Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.

Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.

Narita Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.

Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.

SHA–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Minhang) to Narita route.
Route details
Distance1,140 mi / 1,835 km
Flight time3h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHA to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Narita International Airport take about 3h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 1,140 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SHA to NRT: All Nippon Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 8m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Fuzhou Changle, Tianjin Binhai and Qingdao Jiaodong.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to NRT and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Narita is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai (Minhang).
Nearby alternatives include PVG, NTG and HGH. 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 NRT

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Narita International Airport (NRT) had nonstop service from All Nippon Airways, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SHA to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHA to NRT is about 3 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,140 miles (1,835 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fuzhou Changle, Tianjin Binhai and Qingdao Jiaodong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Hangzhou (HGH).