Flight time from Beijing to Shanghai
A nonstop flight from Beijing (PEK) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 2 h 10 min. Flying back from Shanghai to Beijing takes about 2 h 15 min. The two airports are 683 miles (1,100 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| PEK → PVG | 2h 10m | Beijing → 11:10 AM |
| PVG → PEK | 2h 15m | Shanghai → 11:15 AM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
Shanghai and Beijing are on the same clock time right now. See the time now in Beijing and Shanghai, or compare them in the time zone converter.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Beijing to Shanghai?
A nonstop flight from Beijing (PEK) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 2 h 10 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 2 h 15 min.
How far is Shanghai from Beijing?
683 miles (1,100 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between PEK and PVG airports.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Shanghai?
Shanghai and Beijing are on the same clock time right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.