Tokyo to Shanghai Flights
Flights from Tokyo (TYO) to Shanghai (SHA) connect Japan and China. The great-circle distance is approximately 1,796 km, and a typical direct flight takes about 3 hours. Airports commonly used for this city pair include TYO, NRT, HND and SHA, PVG. The reverse route is Shanghai to Tokyo. Use the search tool below to compare live prices and schedules — do not treat any static text on this page as a live fare.
Route facts
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Destination
- Shanghai, China
- Distance
- 1,796 km
- Typical duration
- about 3 hours
- Origin codes
- TYO, NRT, HND
- Destination codes
- SHA, PVG
- Primary keyword
- flights from Tokyo to Shanghai
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Route overview
Tokyo to Shanghai is a city-pair air route between Japan and China. Travelers use this corridor for leisure, business, and connecting itineraries.
Primary search codes are TYO and SHA. Related codes: TYO, NRT, HND → SHA, PVG.
Distance
Approximate flight distance: 1,796 km (great-circle). Actual flown distance can be longer depending on airway routing.
Duration
Typical block time for a direct flight is about 3 hours. Connecting itineraries take longer and depend on layover airports.
Airports
Tokyo airports and metro codes: TYO, NRT, HND.
Shanghai airports and metro codes: SHA, PVG.
Alternative routes
Related searches include the reverse route Shanghai to Tokyo, other destinations from Tokyo, and other origins into Shanghai.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Shanghai?
Direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai typically take about 3 hours, depending on aircraft type, routing, and wind conditions. Connecting itineraries take longer.
What is the distance from Tokyo to Shanghai?
The great-circle distance between Tokyo and Shanghai is approximately 1,796 km. Flown distance can be longer depending on airways.
Which airports serve flights from Tokyo to Shanghai?
Tokyo is commonly searched with code TYO (related: TYO, NRT, HND). Shanghai is commonly searched with code SHA (related: SHA, PVG).
Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai?
Direct service availability varies by season and airline. Compare live schedules on Cheap Flights Worldwide for current nonstop and connecting options on this route.
What is the reverse flight route from Shanghai to Tokyo?
The reverse city pair is Shanghai to Tokyo. Distance is the same great-circle measure (1,796 km); block time can differ with winds and schedules.
Which countries does the Tokyo to Shanghai route connect?
This route connects Japan (Tokyo) with China (Shanghai).