China to South Korea · 539 miles (867 km)

Shanghai (SHA) to Seoul (GMP) flights

4 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Seoul (GMP): Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 539 miles (867 km) apart. Asiana Airlines is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines and Korean Air are in SkyTeam. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Beijing, Beijing and Taipei.

Airlines flying nonstop from SHA to GMP

  • Asiana Airlines logo
    Asiana AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • Korean Air logo
    Korean AirSkyTeam · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
  • Shanghai Airlines logo
    Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book SHA to GMP with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SHA to GMP with one stop

3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    KN
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +1
    China Southern Airlines logo
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    Korean Air logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
  • Via Taipei (TSA)EVA Air and China Airlines the whole way
    EVA Air logo
    Air China logo
    China Airlines logo
    +2
    EVA Air logo
    China Airlines logo
    T´Way Air logo
    +1

SHA to GMP: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SHA to GMP?

Asiana Airlines (Star Alliance), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Korean Air (SkyTeam) and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (SHA) to Seoul (GMP).

How far is Shanghai from Seoul by plane?

Shanghai (SHA) and Seoul (GMP) are 539 miles (867 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SHA to GMP award flights?

21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does SHA to GMP cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SHA to GMP with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Shanghai and Seoul?

The most direct connections are through Beijing (PKX), Beijing (PEK) and Taipei (TSA). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Beijing.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.