Flight time from Beijing to Shanghai

About 1,067 km (663 miles), an estimated nonstop flight time of 1h 50m.

Distance

1,067 km

663 miles

Flight time

1h 50m

nonstop, estimated

Time difference

None

same zone

From

Departure time (local)

Beijing to Shanghai

1,067 km

663 miles apart, as the crow flies

Estimated flight time

1h 50m

Time difference

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A straight-line (great-circle) estimate. Real flights are a little longer because of air-traffic routing, winds and any stopovers, so your landing time is approximate.

Beijing to Shanghai at a glance

Flying from Beijing, China to Shanghai, China covers a great-circle distance of roughly 1,067 kilometres (663 miles). At a typical jet cruising speed, that is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 1h 50m, before you add taxi time, any air-traffic delays and the effect of the wind. A connection through a hub will add the layover on top.

Shanghai is in the same time zone as Beijing, so you will not lose any time to jet lag on this route. The interactive calculator above updates the time difference for today's date, and you can swap the cities or pick a different pairing in a tap.

Beijing to Shanghai FAQ

How long is the flight from Beijing to Shanghai?

Beijing to Shanghai is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 1h 50m, based on a great-circle distance of 1,067 km (663 miles). Real flight times vary with winds, air-traffic routing and any stopovers.

How far is Beijing from Shanghai?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Beijing to Shanghai is about 1,067 kilometres, or 663 miles.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Shanghai?

Shanghai is in the same time zone as Beijing. There is no jet lag from time zones on this route.

Last reviewed 2026-06-04. Distance is a great-circle estimate; flight time excludes winds, routing and stopovers.