Flight time from Shanghai to Hong Kong

A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Hong Kong (HKG) takes about 2 h 30 min. Flying back from Hong Kong to Shanghai takes about 2 h 20 min. The two airports are 780 miles (1,256 km) apart.

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

Hong Kong and Shanghai are on the same clock time right now. See the time now in Shanghai and Hong Kong, or compare them in the time zone converter.

Questions people ask

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong?

A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Hong Kong (HKG) takes about 2 h 30 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 2 h 20 min.

How far is Hong Kong from Shanghai?

780 miles (1,256 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between PVG and HKG airports.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Hong Kong?

Hong Kong and Shanghai 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.