Distance from Shanghai to Hong Kong

🇨🇳 Shanghai, China  →  🇭🇰 Hong Kong, China

1,227 km
Straight-line distance
762 mi
In miles
2h 2m
Est. flight time
Southwest
Initial bearing 218°

The distance between Shanghai and Hong Kong is 1,227 kilometres (762 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), the initial heading is roughly southwest (218°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 2h 2m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.

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Shanghai

China

Population (metro)29.2 million
Main airportPVG
RegionEast Asia
Time zoneUTC+8
CurrencyChinese Yuan (CNY)

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

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Hong Kong

China

Population (metro)7.5 million
Main airportHKG
RegionEast Asia
Time zoneUTC+8
CurrencyHong Kong Dollar (HKD)

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

Frequently asked questions

How far is Hong Kong from Shanghai?
1,227 km (762 miles) in a straight line.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong?
About 2h 2m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
What direction is Hong Kong from Shanghai?
Hong Kong lies roughly to the southwest of Shanghai (initial bearing 218°).
Which airports serve this route?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

More distances from Shanghai

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