Hong Kong to Shanghai

Flight distance, time and route map · HKG → SHA

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance1,232 km765 miles · 665 nautical miles
Flight time
about 2 h direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 35° at departure
Type
International · short-haul
Shanghai to Hong Kong

Questions

How far is Hong Kong from Shanghai by plane?

The great-circle distance between Hong Kong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 1,232 km (765 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

About 2 h for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Hong Kong heading north-east (35°) on the shortest path.

Routes from Hong Kong

Routes to Shanghai

Every flight you’ve taken, on one map.

Log flights by number, boarding pass or import. Each trip gets its own page, a route map and a short video to share.

Create my free map
A trip recap made with flew.world