PVG → CNXChina → Thailand

Cheap flights from Shanghai to Chiang Mai

1,662 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Shanghai to Chiang Mai at a glance

1,662 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour behind
Time-zone shift
~150 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Chiang Mai (CNX) cover 1,662 miles (2,674 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 5/10.

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Flying from Shanghai to Chiang Mai covers 1,662 miles (2,674 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines offer direct flights on this long-haul international route. This is a long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

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PVG (0 mi)CNX (1,662 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 1,662 miles. Direct carriers include 9C, HO and MU.

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Airlines on this route

3 airlines fly Shanghai → Chiang Mai. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
9CDirect
HODirect
MUDirect
Baggage on Shanghai → Chiang Mai: on this route, 9C typically includes a carry-on, while HO and MU may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Shanghai to Chiang Mai — quick answers

How far is Shanghai from Chiang Mai by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Chiang Mai (CNX) is 1,662 miles (2,674 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 Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

The average nonstop flight time from PVG to CNX 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 Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

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

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Route insights: Shanghai → Chiang Mai

Route type
long-haul international
Time zone difference
1 hour behind
Carbon footprint
~150 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
5/10 — standard route
When to go
It's shoulder season in Chiang Mai — 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
3 airlines fly direct — rank 44 of 149 routes from Shanghai
Airline network
MU: 107 destinations from PVG; HO: 33 destinations from PVG; 9C: 26 destinations from PVG
Alternative origin airports
SHA (Shanghai, 28 mi); NTG (Nantong, 80 mi); WUX (Wuxi, 87 mi)
Alternative destination airports
HYY (Chiang Rai, 101 mi); TMU (Tachilek, 131 mi); LOI (Loikaw, 132 mi)
Nearby destinations
Chiang Rai, Thailand (101 mi); Tachilek, Myanmar (131 mi); Loikaw, Myanmar (132 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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