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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MU746
MU China Eastern
77W
9:45 AM
NZST TI
6:10 PM
CST
12h 25m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU780+1
MU China Eastern
77W
9:00 PM
NZST TI
5:30 AM+1
CST
12h 30m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ289
NZ Air New Zealand
789
10:45 PM
NZST TI
6:55 AM+1
CST
12h 10m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU779+1
MU China Eastern
77W
12:05 AM
CST T1
3:35 PM
NZST
11h 30m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU745
MU China Eastern
77W
2:00 AM
CST TS1
5:30 PM
NZST
11h 30m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ288+2
NZ Air New Zealand
789
2:15 PM
CST T2
5:40 AM+1
NZST
11h 25m
16%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 14h 55m CZ 3UAFAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
HKG Hong Kong 15h 5m AYBACX 9CCACX Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
TPE Taoyuan 15h 5m BRNZ 9CB7BR Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 15h 8m 6EAIAS HOMUQF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
NRT Narita 15h 30m NZOZ 9CCACZ Narita (NRT) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
MEL Melbourne 15h 40m 6EAIAY HOMUQF Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
ICN Seoul 15h 40m KE 9CCZFM Seoul (ICN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
BNE Brisbane 17h 13m 6EACAY MUQF Brisbane (BNE) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
SIN Singapore 17h 18m AIETLX 9CCAET Singapore (SIN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
BKK Bangkok 17h 40m EK 9CFMHO Bangkok (BKK) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
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Auckland to Shanghai (Pudong)
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5,822 mi 12h 25m nonstop -4h behind

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 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 12h25-12h30 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
16
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,529
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
-4h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 4 hours behind Auckland.
AKL: NZST · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 2:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong).
Distance & Flight Time
5,822 mi / 9,368 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 25m gate to gate.
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 25m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 12h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 5,822 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from AKL to PVG: China Eastern Airlines and Air New Zealand.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Hong Kong and Taiwan Taoyuan.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 4 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 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AKL to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to PVG is about 12 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,822 miles (9,368 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Hong Kong and Taiwan Taoyuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.