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Flights from Shenzhen (SZX) to Shanghai (SHA)

Distance, flight time and the airlines in Originfacts’ route record for Shenzhen to Shanghai, the two airports, and partner fare tools. Each figure shows where it came from.

IATA code SZXFromShenzhenShenzhen Bao'an International Airport, China
1,209 km~1h 53m est.
IATA code SHAToShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao International Airport, China
In our route record:Air ChinaChina Southern AirlinesShanghai AirlinesJuneyao AirlinesShenzhen Airlines
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Route record, updated 21 May 2026Where this comes from

SZX → SHA at a glance

  • Distance

    1,209 km

    About 751 miles: the great-circle distance between the two airports’ coordinates.

    Route record · checked against coordinates

  • Flight time

    ~1h 53m

    An estimate, not a timetable. The airline’s schedule gives the actual time.

    Route record estimate

  • Time difference

    None

    SZX and SHA are both on UTC+8 today. SZX: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8) · SHA: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8)

    Calculated from IANA time zonesTime zones: Time difference

  • Airlines in route record

    5

    Air China, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines

    Originfacts route recordSee airlines: Airlines in route record

  • Return route

    SHA → SZX

    Flights from Shanghai back to Shenzhen.

    Originfacts route recordRelated routes: Return route

Airlines on the SZX–SHA route

Route record · 21 May 2026

The airlines Originfacts’ route record lists for SZX–SHA, after leaving out carriers listed only through a recycled airline code or as a codeshare. It is not a full schedule and does not say which airlines fly nonstop; check current flights with the airline.

Baggage and check-in rules are each airline’s general rules, read from its own site on the date shown. They are not specific to this route, and your fare type can change them: check your booking.

Fare calendar and schedule for SZX → SHA

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The airports: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Airport records · OurAirports · Wikidata

Each airport guide lists the airport’s codes, location and time zone, any other routes and airlines Originfacts tracks from SZX or SHA, current weather and nearby airports, and where to check terminal and transport details.

Weather in Shanghai: average high, low and rain by month

NASA POWER · modelled · 2016–2025

Averages of NASA POWER (opens in a new tab) daily values for 2016–2025 at 31.20°, 121.34° near SHA (MERRA-2 reanalysis grid, about 50 km cells), worked out by Originfacts. Modelled, not weather-station readings or a forecast.

In October, Shanghai averages a daily high of 24°C and a low of 17°C, with about 97 mm of rain over the month.

Average daily high and low temperature and average monthly rain near SHA, 2016–2025
MonthHighLowRain
Jan9°C2°C66 mm
Feb11°C3°C76 mm
Mar16°C7°C102 mm
Apr21°C12°C102 mm
May26°C17°C130 mm
Jun29°C22°C240 mm
Jul32°C26°C217 mm
Aug33°C27°C156 mm
Sep29°C23°C207 mm
Octthis month24°C17°C97 mm
Nov18°C10°C83 mm
Dec12°C4°C42 mm

Shanghai airport guide

Getting to and from SZX and SHA

Not yet verified

Ground transport, terminals and parking at either airport have not been checked against the airports’ own pages yet, so none are listed here.

Check directly:szairport.com (opens in a new tab)

Shenzhen to Shanghai: common questions

Which airlines fly from Shenzhen to Shanghai?

Originfacts’ route record for SZX–SHA lists Air China, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. It is not a full schedule; check current flights with the airline before booking.

How far is Shenzhen from Shanghai by air?

About 1,209 km, the great-circle distance between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Shanghai (SHA)?

The Originfacts route record estimates about 1h 53m nonstop. It is an estimate, not a timetable: the airline’s schedule gives the actual flight time.

Is there a time difference between Shenzhen and Shanghai?

No. Both airports are on UTC+8 today (time zones Asia/Shanghai and Asia/Shanghai).

Sources

Where each part of this page comes from
  • Distance, flight-time estimateOriginfacts route record, checked against the great-circle distance between the airport coordinates21 May 2026
  • AirlinesOriginfacts route record, leaving out carriers listed only through a recycled airline code or as a codeshare21 May 2026
  • Baggage and check-inEach airline’s own pages, via the Originfacts airline fact files; only checked values are shown4 Sept 2026 – 6 Oct 2026
  • Airport codes, time zonesOriginfacts airport records2 May 2026 · 10 Jul 2026
  • Time differenceCalculated from each airport’s IANA time zone, with daylight saving applied for today’s dateToday
  • Airport websitesWikidata (official website property)—
  • Airport size class, runwaysOurAirports (opens in a new tab) open data (public domain); the size class is OurAirports’ own, not an official category5 Oct 2026
  • Airport opened, operator, passengersWikidata (CC0), each airport’s own item; passenger figures are the latest year recorded there, with its reference where Wikidata gives one5 Oct 2026
  • Weather in ShanghaiNASA POWER (opens in a new tab) daily data (MERRA-2 reanalysis), averaged by month by Originfacts. Modelled, not weather-station readings2016–2025
  • Fare calendar, scheduleAviasales widgets, loaded with advertising consentLive

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