Connecting route · China → China

Flights from Shanghai to Altay

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Altay. The easiest way is one stop via Beijing or Urumqi, about 6h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 50m

Shanghai to Altay at a glance

Fastest journey6h 50mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Beijing or Urumqi

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Altay

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

SHA Beijing (PKX) AAT

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~6h 50m

SHA Urumqi (URC) AAT

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 07m

SHA Xian (XIY) AAT

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~6h 52m

SHA Lanzhou (LHW) AAT

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: Spring Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~6h 56m

SHA Chengdu (TFU) AAT

Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 33m

SHA Guangzhou (CAN) AAT

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~8h 21m

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: 3,363 km2,088 miles
Journey time: 6h 50mestimate
Time difference: -2hAltay vs Shanghai
Currency in Altay: CNY
Airports: PVG, SHA → AAT

Flights from Shanghai to Altay: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Altay?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Beijing, Urumqi and Xian. 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 Altay?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,363 km.

Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Altay?

The best connecting points are Beijing (PKX), Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY) and Lanzhou (LHW). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Beijing, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Shanghai and Altay?

Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Altay: Altay Xuedu Airport (AAT).

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Altay?

Altay is 2 hours behind Shanghai.

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