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Connecting route · Japan → China

Flights from Niigata to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Niigata to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Sapporo, about 4h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 56m
KIJSHAICN

Niigata to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey4h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Sapporo

Best ways to fly from Niigata 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
KIJ Seoul (ICN) SHA
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 56m
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2
KIJ Sapporo (CTS) SHA
Leg 1: ANA Wings, Fuji Dream Airlines, All Nippon Airways · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Spring Airlines
Same alliance ~5h 58m
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3
KIJ Fukuoka (FUK) SHA
Leg 1: Fuji Dream Airlines, Ibex Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 43m
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KIJ Nagoya (NGO) SHA
Leg 1: Toki Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 49m
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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
1,768 km1,098 miles
Journey time
4h 56mestimate
Time difference
-1hShanghai vs Niigata
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
KIJ → PVG, SHA

Flights from Niigata to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Niigata to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Sapporo and Fukuoka. 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 Niigata to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,768 km.
Where do you change planes between Niigata and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Sapporo (CTS), Fukuoka (FUK) and Nagoya (NGO). Korean Air flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Niigata and Shanghai?
Niigata: Niigata Airport (KIJ). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Niigata and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 1 hour behind Niigata.

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