Connecting route · China → Japan

Flights from Shanghai to Sendai

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Sendai. 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

Shanghai to Sendai at a glance

Fastest journey4h 57mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Osaka or Seoul

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Sendai

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

SHA Osaka (KIX) SDJ

Leg 1: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Peach

One airline, one ticket ~4h 57m

SHA Seoul (ICN) SDJ

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

One airline, one ticket ~5h 07m

SHA Nagoya (NGO) SDJ

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, ANA Wings, Ibex Airlines

Same alliance ~4h 58m

SHA Taipei (TPE) SDJ

Leg 1: Air China, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: EVA Air, Starlux Airlines, Tigerair Taiwan

One airline, one ticket ~6h 18m

SHA Sapporo (CTS) SDJ

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

Same alliance ~5h 53m

SHA Fukuoka (FUK) SDJ

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

Self-transfer likely ~5h 54m

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: +1hSendai vs Shanghai
Currency in Sendai: JPY
Airports: PVG, SHA → SDJ

Flights from Shanghai to Sendai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Sendai?

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 Shanghai to Sendai?

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 Shanghai and Sendai?

The best connecting points are Osaka (KIX), Seoul (ICN), Nagoya (NGO) and Taipei (TPE). Air China flies both legs via Osaka, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Shanghai and Sendai?

Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Sendai: Sendai Airport (SDJ).

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Sendai?

Sendai is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.

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