Flights from Yining to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Yining to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Xian, about 7h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 12m

Yining to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey7h 12mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Xian

Best ways to fly from Yining to Shanghai

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

YIN Urumqi (URC) SHA

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

One airline, one ticket ~7h 12m

YIN Xian (XIY) SHA

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

One airline, one ticket ~7h 15m

YIN Chengdu (TFU) SHA

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

One airline, one ticket ~7h 44m

YIN Zhengzhou (CGO) SHA

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

One airline, one ticket ~7h 14m

YIN Lanzhou (LHW) SHA

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

One airline, one ticket ~7h 16m

YIN Beijing (PKX) SHA

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

One airline, one ticket ~7h 27m

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: 3,765 km2,338 miles
Journey time: 7h 12mestimate
Time difference: NoneShanghai vs Yining
Currency in Shanghai: CNY
Airports: YIN → PVG, SHA

Flights from Yining to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Yining to Shanghai?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Xian and Chengdu. 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 Yining to Shanghai?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,765 km.

Where do you change planes between Yining and Shanghai?

The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY), Chengdu (TFU) and Zhengzhou (CGO). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Yining and Shanghai?

Yining: Ili Yining International Airport (YIN). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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