Wuhan (Huangpi) to Shanghai (Minhang) (WUH–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
WUH–SHA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 423 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 28 | 738, 919 | 1h25-1h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Wuhan (Huangpi)
| Metric | WUH→SHA | XFN→SHA | KHN→SHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from WUH | – | 148 mi | 166 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 50m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
WUH: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Wuhan (Huangpi), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Wuhan Metro Line 2 extends to the airport terminal, connecting Wuhan Railway Station (high-speed rail) and the city centre to the airport in 50–60 minutes for CNY 8–12. The metro operates from around 06:00 to 23:00. Airport shuttle buses also depart from the main railway stations for CNY 20.DiDi and taxis from central Wuhan cost CNY 80–140 depending on origin (the city is large and spread across both sides of the Yangtze). Driving via G4 Beijing–Hong Kong–Macao Expressway with airport spur takes 30–50 minutes in normal traffic.
Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.
Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.
WUH–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from WUH to SHA
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
WUH to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from WUH to SHA ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 423 miles (680 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via XNN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) (XFN) and Nanchang (KHN).