Shanghai (Minhang) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (SHA–YIN) — 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
URC Ürümqi 7h 30m 3U9CCA → 3UCZGS Ürümqi (URC) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 7h 40m 3U9CCA → 9CJDMU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
SJW Shijiazhuang 8h 20m 9CMFMU → 9C Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 8h 46m MU → 9CQW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
PEK Beijing 8h 52m 3UCAHU → CAZH Beijing (PEK) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 9h 3U9CCA → 3U9CCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
PKX Beijing 9h 20m 3UCZFM → 3U Beijing (PKX) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 10h 24m FMMU → EU Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
CGO Zhengzhou 10h 35m FMMU → 9CUQ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
TNA Jinan (Licheng) 11h 59m MUSCZH → EU Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
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Shanghai (Minhang) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,334 mi 5h 55m nonstop -2h behind

SHA–YIN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,334 miles in approximately 5h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (YIN) Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHA–YIN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 32N 5h55 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SHA to YIN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHA to YIN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
URC ~7h 30m XIY ~7h 40m PVG ~8h 8m SJW ~8h 20m LHW ~8h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
649
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ili (Yining / Ghulja) from Shanghai (Minhang)

Nearby airports with service to Yining Airport.
Metric SHA→YIN PVG→YIN NKG→YIN
Distance from SHA – 28 mi 150 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 7 6 7
Flight time 5h 55m 6h 10m 6h
Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights · Nanjing (NKG) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
Airports within 200 miles of SHA with service to Yining Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ili (Yining / Ghulja) is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).
SHA: CST · YIN: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 4:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
Distance & Flight Time
2,334 mi / 3,756 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 55m 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–YIN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Minhang) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) route.
Route details
Distance2,334 mi / 3,756 km
Flight time5h 55m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHA
Full nameShanghai Hongqiao International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: YIN
Full nameYining Airport
IATA / ICAOYIN / ZWYN
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHA to YIN flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Yining Airport take about 5h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 2,334 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SHA to YIN: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ürümqi Tianshan, Xi'an Xianyang and Shijiazhuang Zhengding.
Ili (Yining / Ghulja) is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).
Yes, return flights from YIN to SHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVG and NKG. 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 YIN

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Yining Airport (YIN) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SHA to YIN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHA to YIN is about 5 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,334 miles (3,756 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ürümqi Tianshan, Xi'an Xianyang and Shijiazhuang Zhengding. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) and Nanjing (NKG).