Flights from Shanghai to Niigata

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Niigata. 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

Shanghai to Niigata at a glance

Fastest journey4h 56mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Sapporo

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Niigata

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

SHA Seoul (ICN) KIJ

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

One airline, one ticket ~4h 56m

SHA Sapporo (CTS) KIJ

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: ANA Wings, Fuji Dream Airlines, All Nippon Airways

Same alliance ~5h 58m

SHA Fukuoka (FUK) KIJ

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: Fuji Dream Airlines, Ibex Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~5h 43m

SHA Nagoya (NGO) KIJ

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

Self-transfer likely ~5h 49m

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: +1hNiigata vs Shanghai
Currency in Niigata: JPY
Airports: PVG, SHA → KIJ

Flights from Shanghai to Niigata: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Niigata?

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 Shanghai to Niigata?

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 Shanghai and Niigata?

The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Sapporo (CTS), Fukuoka (FUK) and Nagoya (NGO). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Shanghai and Niigata?

Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Niigata: Niigata Airport (KIJ).

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Niigata?

Niigata is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.

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