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Connecting route · Japan → China

Flights from Akita to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Akita to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Tokyo or Nagoya, about 5h 14m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 05m
AXTSHAHND

Akita to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey5h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Nagoya

Best ways to fly from Akita to Shanghai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
AXT Tokyo (HND) SHA
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 14m
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2
AXT Nagoya (NGO) SHA
Leg 1: ANA Wings, Oriental Air Bridge · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
Same alliance ~5h 05m
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3
AXT Sapporo (CTS) SHA
Leg 1: ANA Wings · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Spring Airlines
Same alliance ~5h 42m
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4
AXT Taipei (TPE) SHA
Leg 1: Tigerair Taiwan · Leg 2: Air China, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 21m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,928 km1,197 miles
Journey time
5h 05mestimate
Time difference
-1hShanghai vs Akita
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
AXT → PVG, SHA

Flights from Akita to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Akita to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo, Nagoya and Sapporo. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Akita to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,928 km.
Where do you change planes between Akita and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (HND), Nagoya (NGO), Sapporo (CTS) and Taipei (TPE). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Akita and Shanghai?
Akita: Akita Airport (AXT). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Akita and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 1 hour behind Akita.

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