NRT
Tokyo
Japan
1,835 km
1,140 miles
SHA
Shanghai
China
Distance
1,835 km
1,140 mi / 991 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

NRT SHA
Airport Name Narita International Airport Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
IATA Code NRT SHA
ICAO Code RJAA ZSSS
City Tokyo Shanghai
Country Japan China
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 141 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 31.200000, 121.340000

Tokyo (NRT) to Shanghai (SHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) in Shanghai, China is 1,835 kilometers (1,140 miles / 991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:01 in Tokyo, it's 21:01 in Shanghai.

The return flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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