Shanghai (Minhang) to Beijing (SHA–PKX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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637 mi airlines 56/wk
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3U1522
3U Sichuan
333
9:20 AM
CST TT2
11:40 AM
CST
2h 20m
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CZ5664
CZ China Southern
333
9:20 AM
CST TT2
11:40 AM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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MU6874
MU China Eastern
32N
11:20 AM
CST T2
1:25 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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3U2082
3U Sichuan
321
12:25 PM
CST TT2
2:50 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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HO2217
HO Juneyao
320
1:00 PM
CST TT2
3:15 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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3U2084
3U Sichuan
320
4:30 PM
CST TT2
6:50 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FM9101
FM Shanghai
738
6:00 PM
CST TT2
8:30 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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3U2086
3U Sichuan
32Q
7:50 PM
CST TT2
10:10 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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MU6873
MU China Eastern
32N
8:15 AM
CST
10:15 AM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
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HO2218
HO Juneyao
320
8:45 AM
CST
10:55 AM
CST
2h 10m
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CZ8879
CZ China Southern
321
9:00 AM
CST
11:10 AM
CST
2h 10m
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3U2081
3U Sichuan
32Q
9:00 AM
CST
11:10 AM
CST
2h 10m
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3U2083
3U Sichuan
320
1:00 PM
CST
2:55 PM
CST
1h 55m
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3U2085
3U Sichuan
321
4:20 PM
CST
6:35 PM
CST
2h 15m
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CZ5663
CZ China Southern
333
7:45 PM
CST
9:50 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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3U1521
3U Sichuan
333
7:45 PM
CST
9:50 PM
CST
2h 5m
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Shanghai (Minhang) to Beijing
5 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 637 mi 2h 5m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

SHA–PKX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 637 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHA–PKX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 28 320, 321, 32Q, 333 2h20-2h25
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 333 2h20 SkyTeam
FM Shanghai Airlines 7 738 2h30
HO Juneyao Air 7 320 2h15
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 32N 2h05 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, HO
321 Airbus A321 – 3U
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
32Q Airbus A321neo – 3U
333 Airbus A330-300 – 3U, CZ
738 Boeing 737-800 – FM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + FM + HO (42 flights/wk, 75%)
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (14 flights/wk, 25%)
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 PKX direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHA to PKX.
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One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,617
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 Beijing from Shanghai (Minhang)

Nearby airports with service to Beijing Daxing International Airport.
Metric SHA→PKX PVG→PKX WUX→PKX
Distance from SHA 28 mi 57 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 6 1
Weekly flights 56 75 7
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 20m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of SHA with service to Beijing Daxing International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
Distance & Flight Time
637 mi / 1,025 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m to 2h 30m.
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–PKX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Minhang) to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance637 mi / 1,025 km
Flight time2h 5m to 2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights56 out / 56 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: PKX
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHA to PKX flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport take approximately 2h 5m to 2h 30m. The route covers 637 miles.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from SHA to PKX. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG, KWL, JHG, DLC, DLU, LHW, HRB, TFU, KHN, XIY, SHE, FOC, CSX, INC, CGQ, NNG, XMN, ZUH, HND, CKG, WUH, GMP, SWA, CAN, KMG, SZX, CTU, HKG, HAK, JJN, KWE, SYX, CGD, MFM and URC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PKX 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 PKX

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SHA to PKX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHA to PKX ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 637 miles (1,025 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 112 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).