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Flights from Shanghai to Akita

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Akita. 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
SHAAXTHND

Shanghai to Akita at a glance

Fastest journey5h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Nagoya

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Akita

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

1
SHA Tokyo (HND) AXT
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 14m
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2
SHA Nagoya (NGO) AXT
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: ANA Wings, Oriental Air Bridge
Same alliance ~5h 05m
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3
SHA Sapporo (CTS) AXT
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: ANA Wings
Same alliance ~5h 42m
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SHA Taipei (TPE) AXT
Leg 1: Air China, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Tigerair Taiwan
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
+1hAkita vs Shanghai
Currency in Akita
JPY
Airports
PVG, SHA → AXT

Flights from Shanghai to Akita: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Akita?
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 Shanghai to Akita?
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 Shanghai and Akita?
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 Shanghai and Akita?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Akita: Akita Airport (AXT).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Akita?
Akita is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.

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