Shanghai (Minhang) to Wuhan (Huangpi) (SHA–WUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SHA–WUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 423 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 49 | 738, 919 | 1h40-2h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 7 | 738 | 1h41 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Wuhan (Huangpi) from Shanghai (Minhang)
| Metric | SHA→WUH | PVG→WUH | NTG→WUH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHA | – | 28 mi | 64 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 122 | 3 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 45m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · WUH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Wuhan (Huangpi).
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.
Metro Line 2 runs from the airport to Wuhan Station (high-speed rail connections to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu) and the city centre in 50–60 minutes for CNY 8–12. DiDi and taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to central Wuhan run CNY 80–140. Airport shuttle buses serve multiple city zones and rail stations for CNY 20.
Wuhan's extensive high-speed rail network makes it a viable transit hub for domestic onward travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal arrivals hall.
Humid subtropical climate. Wuhan is one of China's "Three Furnaces." Summers (June–August) are brutally hot and humid at 32–38°C with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent thunderstorms causing ground delays. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp at 0–8°C, with occasional freezing rain and ice that disrupts ramp operations more than snow.
Spring (March–May) brings heavy rain and flooding risk from the Yangtze and Han rivers. Autumn (September–October) is the most comfortable season. Buildings are aggressively air-conditioned in summer. Pack a layer for indoors.
SHA–WUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHA to WUH
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SHA to WUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHA to WUH ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 423 miles (680 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 109 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via KHN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Hangzhou (HGH).