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Flights from Sendai to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Sendai to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Osaka or Seoul, about 4h 57m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 57m
SDJSHAKIX

Sendai to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey4h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Osaka or Seoul

Best ways to fly from Sendai 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
SDJ Osaka (KIX) SHA
Leg 1: Peach · Leg 2: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 57m
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2
SDJ Seoul (ICN) SHA
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 07m
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3
SDJ Nagoya (NGO) SHA
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, ANA Wings, Ibex Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
Same alliance ~4h 58m
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4
SDJ Taipei (TPE) SHA
Leg 1: EVA Air, Starlux Airlines, Tigerair Taiwan · Leg 2: Air China, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 18m
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5
SDJ Sapporo (CTS) SHA
Leg 1: Air Do, All Nippon Airways, ANA Wings · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Spring Airlines
Same alliance ~5h 53m
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SDJ Fukuoka (FUK) SHA
Leg 1: Fuji Dream Airlines, Ibex Airlines, StarFlyer · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 54m
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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
1,932 km1,200 miles
Journey time
4h 57mestimate
Time difference
-1hShanghai vs Sendai
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
SDJ → PVG, SHA

Flights from Sendai to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sendai to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Osaka, Seoul and Nagoya. 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 Sendai to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,932 km.
Where do you change planes between Sendai and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Osaka (KIX), Seoul (ICN), Nagoya (NGO) and Taipei (TPE). Peach flies both legs via Osaka, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sendai and Shanghai?
Sendai: Sendai Airport (SDJ). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Sendai and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 1 hour behind Sendai.

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