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Xining Caojiabu Airport
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Scan through all non-stop flights from Shanghai to Xining. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from PVG to XNN, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
The Subarctic region surrounding Xining is famous for its natural landscapes, rich wildlife, and spectacular sights such as the Northern Lights and the midnight sun. Winters here are long, harsh, and extremely cold, typically lasting between 6 to 8 months, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C (-4°F). Summers on the other hand are short but pleasant, lasting only 1 to 3 months, with temperatures reaching a comfortable 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F) and lots of daylight.
The best time to visit is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March, perfect for enjoying a variety of winter sports in the higher elevations. For a trip outside winter, mid-summer (May to August) offers mild, and pleasantly warm weather.
In total there are 4 airlines operating nonstop flights from Shanghai PVG to Xining XNN. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from PVG to XNN are operated 19 times a week, with an average of 3 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:25 - 20:00. The earliest flight departs at 06:25, the last flight departs at 20:00. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Shanghai to Xining takes 3 hours and 25 minutes. The flight distance between Shanghai and Xining is 1,190 miles (or 1,915 km).
There is 1 airport in Xining: Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN).
There are 19 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Xining (as of April 2026).
3 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Xining.
The distance from Shanghai to Xining is 1,190 miles (1,915 kilometers).
Air China, China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines are flying nonstop from Shanghai to Xining.
SkyTeam and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from Shanghai to Xining.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Shanghai to Xining:
The earliest flight departs at 06:25 from Shanghai and arrives at 09:40 at Xining.
The latest flight departs at 20:00 from Shanghai and arrives at 23:20 at Xining.
1,190 miles (1,915 km) · 3h 25m
06:25
09:40
Shanghai Airlines
FM 9209
Shanghai Airlines
Boeing 737
Y
W
J
F
06:25
09:40
Shanghai Airlines
FM 9209
Shanghai Airlines
Boeing 737
Y
W
J
F
08:45
12:30
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 8563
Air China
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
08:45
12:30
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 8563
Air China
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
09:00
12:30
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 8563
Air China
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
19:45
23:20
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 6427
China Eastern
Airbus A319
Y
W
J
F
19:50
23:20
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 6427
China Eastern
Airbus A319
Y
W
J
F
20:00
23:20
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 6427
China Eastern
Airbus A319
Y
W
J
F
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