Auckland to Shanghai (Pudong) (AKL–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
MU746
MU China Eastern
77W
10:40 AM
NZDT TI
6:00 PM
CST
12h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU780
MU China Eastern
77W
10:00 PM
NZDT TI
5:25 AM+1
CST
12h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ289
NZ Air New Zealand
789
11:55 PM
NZDT TI
7:05 AM+1
CST
12h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU779
MU China Eastern
77W
12:10 AM
CST T1
4:35 PM
NZDT
11h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU745
MU China Eastern
77W
2:00 AM
CST TS1
6:30 PM
NZDT
11h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ288
NZ Air New Zealand
789
2:15 PM
CST T2
6:40 AM+1
NZDT
11h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Auckland to Shanghai (Pudong)
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 5,822 mi 12h 10m nonstop -5h behind 23 1-stop hubs

AKL–PVG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and Air New Zealand lead the route. The flight covers 5,822 miles in approximately 12h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKL–PVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 9 77W 12h20-12h25 SkyTeam
NZ Air New Zealand 7 789 12h10 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
77W Boeing 777-300ER – MU
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – NZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (9 flights/wk, 56%)
Star Alliance: NZ (7 flights/wk, 44%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKL to PVG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to PVG.
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One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,622
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 5 hours behind Auckland.
AKL: NZDT · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 1:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong).
Distance & Flight Time
5,822 mi / 9,368 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 10m to 13h 1m.
Getting from PVG

Maglev to Longyang Road (8 min, ¥50) is a fast exit; transfer to Metro Line 2 onward. Metro Line 2 runs directly from PVG T1/T2 to People's Square and Hongqiao Airport (1.5–2 hrs, ¥7). Taxis have a meter; expect ¥130–200 to Puxi (west side) depending on destination and traffic tunnels used.Airport buses serve multiple city zones (¥22–36, 60–90 min). DiDi ride-hail is available and typically cheaper than street taxis for longer distances.

Shanghai (Pudong) Climate

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and oppressively humid (28–37°C) with typhoon risk. Storms can cause flight cancellations with little warning. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp (1–8°C) with occasional frost. Dense fog disrupts departures regularly in January–February.

Spring is rainy and mild. Autumn (October–November) is the most settled period. Clear skies and 12–22°C make it the best window for travel. Pack layers for shoulder seasons. An umbrella is useful year-round.

AKL–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Distance5,822 mi / 9,368 km
Flight time12h 10m to 13h 1m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 16 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: AKL
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to PVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Auckland International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport take approximately 12h 10m to 13h 1m. The route covers 5,822 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines and Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from AKL to PVG. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HGH, BNE, PEK, SZX, HAK, SYD, BKK, CAN, NRT, MEL, SIN, KUL, HKG, DPS, TPE, ICN, DOH, SFO, DFW, LAX, DXB, JFK and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 5 hours behind Auckland.
Yes, return flights from PVG to AKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AKL to PVG

Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines and Air New Zealand. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AKL to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to PVG ranges from 12 hours 10 minutes to 13 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,822 miles (9,368 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via HGH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.