HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
1,232 km
766 miles
SHA
Shanghai
China
Distance
1,232 km
766 mi / 665 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
35°
northeast

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HKG SHA
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
IATA Code HKG SHA
ICAO Code VHHH ZSSS
City Hong Kong Shanghai
Country Hong Kong China
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 31.200000, 121.340000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (SHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) in Shanghai, China is 1,232 kilometers (766 miles / 665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Hong Kong with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:31 in Hong Kong, it's 04:31 in Shanghai.

The return flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 218° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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