Direct flights from Tokyo (NRT) to Shanghai (PVG): 53 nonstop departures observed each week across 9 airlines. 74% of the last 19 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 16 minutes early. 2 of the 19 tracked flights were cancelled. The nonstop covers 1,796 km, an estimated 2 hours 48 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Tokyo and Shanghai. Updated 23 September 2026 at 09:12 UTC.
NRTTokyosmooth · +4
PVGShanghaismooth · +0
1,796 km · ~2h 48m est.
dep bank 09:20–22:2553x weekly
Runs mixed · 9 airlines · 53x weekly · nonstop
74% on time
of the last 19 operated NRT → PVG flights arrived within 15 minutes
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop NRT to PVG flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Mostly on schedule. The departure side at NRT is the weaker end, route health score 81/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on NRT–PVG?
Operators schedule morning departures around 09:20 and evening departures around 19:20 from NRT. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the PVG delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from NRT to PVG?
Great-circle distance is 1,796 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 157–184 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does NRT–PVG fly?
9 carriers operate this route, around 84 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.