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China Eastern to Launch Delhi-Shanghai Flights

China Eastern to Launch Delhi-Shanghai Flights
China Eastern Airlines to start daily nonstop Delhi–Shanghai flights; Kolkata–Kunming route to return soon · livemint.com

China Eastern Airlines is starting new flights between Delhi and Shanghai.

These flights will start on January 2, 2026, and will run every day.

The flight will take about 8 hours.

The Chinese Embassy in India shared this news.

They also said that another flight route from Kolkata to Kunming will start soon.

This is good news because it means more travel options between India and China.

The two countries have been working to improve their relationship after some problems a few years ago.

More flights will help people travel more easily between the two countries.

Air India will also start flying this route four times a week from February 2026 using big planes with comfortable seats.

Key facts

Route
Delhi to Shanghai
Start Date
January 2, 2026
Flight Duration
7 hours and 55 minutes
Departure Time (Shanghai)
12:50 PM
Arrival Time (Delhi)
5:45 PM
Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
Additional Routes
Kolkata-Kunming, Mumbai-Shanghai (planned)
Air India Flights
Four times a week from February 2026
Air India Aircraft
Boeing 787-8
Air India Seats
18 Business Class, 238 Economy Class

Quotes

Yu Jing

Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy to India

“Good news for India–China travelers! Starting January 2, 2026, China Eastern Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Delhi and Shanghai. The Kolkata–Kunming route is set to return soon. A new direct connection between Mumbai and Shanghai is also in the works.”
financialexpress.com

Campbell Wilson

CEO and Managing Director of Air India

“The resumption of our Delhi-Shanghai services is more than a route launch. It is a bridge between two great, ancient civilisations and modern economic powerhouses.”
financialexpress.com

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