Distance from Hong Kong to Shanghai
🇭🇰 Hong Kong, China → 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China
The distance between Hong Kong and Shanghai is 1,227 kilometres (762 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), the initial heading is roughly northeast (35°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 2h 2m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Hong Kong
China
A dazzling financial hub and special administrative region where dense skyscrapers meet mountain trails and island beaches around Victoria Harbour.
Top sights: Victoria Peak, Tsim Sha Tsui, Star Ferry, Big Buddha (Tian Tan), Temple Street Night Market
Shanghai
China
China's largest city and global financial center, famous for its futuristic Pudong skyline and historic Bund waterfront along the Huangpu River.
Top sights: The Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Garden, Shanghai Tower, Nanjing Road, French Concession
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Shanghai from Hong Kong?
- 1,227 km (762 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai?
- About 2h 2m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Shanghai from Hong Kong?
- Shanghai lies roughly to the northeast of Hong Kong (initial bearing 35°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
More distances from Hong Kong
See the country profiles for China and China, or open the Asia distance calculator.