HKG → PVGHong Kong → China

Cheap flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai

780 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Hong Kong to Shanghai at a glance

780 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~70 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (PVG) cover 780 miles (1,255 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 7 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul regional route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.

Flying from Hong Kong to Shanghai covers 780 miles (1,255 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 7 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 3rd most competitive of 132 routes from Hong Kong. This is a medium-haul regional route typically served by direct flights.

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HKG (0 mi)PVG (780 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 780 miles. Direct carriers include 9C, CX, FM, HO, HX, KA and MU.

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Airlines on this route

7 airlines fly Hong Kong → Shanghai. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
9CDirect
CXDirect
FMDirect
HODirect
HXDirect
KADirect
MUDirect
Baggage on Hong Kong → Shanghai: on this route, 9C typically includes a carry-on, while CX and FM may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Hong Kong to Shanghai — quick answers

How far is Hong Kong from Shanghai by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (PVG) is 780 miles (1,255 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

The average nonstop flight time from HKG to PVG is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

7 airlines serve this route nonstop: 9C, CX, FM, HO, HX, KA, MU. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Hong Kong → Shanghai

Route type
medium-haul regional
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~70 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Shanghai — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
7 airlines fly direct — rank 3 of 132 routes from Hong Kong
Airline network
CX: 86 destinations from HKG; KA: 47 destinations from HKG; HX: 23 destinations from HKG
Alternative origin airports
SZX (Shenzhen, 24 mi); MFM (Macau, 24 mi); CAN (Guangzhou, 85 mi)
Alternative destination airports
SHA (Shanghai, 28 mi); NTG (Nantong, 80 mi); WUX (Wuxi, 87 mi)
Nearby destinations
Shanghai, China (28 mi); Nantong, China (80 mi); Wuxi, China (87 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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