Shanghai (Minhang) to Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (SHA–RKZ) — 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 4 hubs
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 6h 43m 3U9CCA → MUTV Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Xigazê (Samzhubzê) flights
CKG Chongqing 11h 20m 3U9CCA → TV Chongqing (CKG) to Xigazê (Samzhubzê) flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 11h 51m 3U9CCA → TV Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Xigazê (Samzhubzê) flights
XNN Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) 20h 13m 9CMU → TV Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) to Xigazê (Samzhubzê) flights
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Shanghai (Minhang) to Xigazê (Samzhubzê)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,909 mi 4h 50m nonstop -2h behind

SHA–RKZ had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 1,909 miles in 4h 50m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SHA–RKZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 1 – – – SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SHA to RKZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
XIY ~6h 43m CKG ~11h 20m CTU ~11h 51m XNN ~20h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
157
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Xigazê (Samzhubzê) is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).
SHA: CST · RKZ: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 4:00 PM in Xigazê (Samzhubzê).
Distance & Flight Time
1,909 mi / 3,073 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 50m 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.

Facts

SHA–RKZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Minhang) to Xigazê (Samzhubzê) route.
Route details
Distance1,909 mi / 3,073 km
Flight time4h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHA
Full nameShanghai Hongqiao International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: RKZ
Full nameXigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base
IATA / ICAORKZ / ZURK
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,782 ft / 1,153 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHA to RKZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base take about 4h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,909 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SHA to RKZ: China Eastern Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Xi'an Xianyang, Chongqing Jiangbei and Chengdu Shuangliu.
Xigazê (Samzhubzê) is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).
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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 RKZ

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ) had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 RKZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHA to RKZ is about 4 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,909 miles (3,073 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xi'an Xianyang, Chongqing Jiangbei and Chengdu Shuangliu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.