Brisbane to Shanghai (Pudong) (BNE–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU716
MU China Eastern
359
11:10 AM
AEST TI
7:30 PM
CST
10h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU715
MU China Eastern
359
9:10 PM
CST T1
9:00 AM+1
AEST
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Brisbane to Shanghai (Pudong)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,540 mi 10h 20m nonstop -2h behind 22 1-stop hubs

BNE–PVG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,540 miles in approximately 10h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNE–PVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 359 10h20 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNE to PVG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNE to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,329
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
-2h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 2 hours behind Brisbane.
BNE: AEST · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane, it's 4:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong).
Distance & Flight Time
4,540 mi / 7,306 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 20m.
Getting to BNE

The Airtrain runs from Brisbane CBD stations (Central, Roma Street, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane) to the Domestic and International terminals in 20 minutes. Walk-up fare is AUD 22.30 from city stations. Pre-booking online drops the price to AUD 10.95-18.96. Two adults traveling together pay AUD 32 total, and kids under 14 ride free with a paying adult. Services run every 15 minutes during peak and every 30 minutes off-peak, from 05:04 to 22:04 weekdays (06:04 weekends).

Uber and Didi from the CBD cost AUD 25-45 plus a AUD 4.86 airport access fee. The ride takes 20 minutes outside peak. Standard taxis are more expensive at AUD 55-80 plus the same airport fee. If you are south of the river (South Bank, West End), take the Airtrain from South Brisbane station. Gold Coast passengers connect via Helensvale station.

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.

BNE–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brisbane to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Distance4,540 mi / 7,306 km
Flight time10h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: BNE
IATA / ICAOBNE / YBBN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNE to PVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Brisbane International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport take approximately 10h 20m. The route covers 4,540 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from BNE to PVG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CEB, DPS, TPE, MNL, KUL, CAN, HKG, SIN, SYD, AKL, MEL, KIX, ICN, BKK, DOH, SGN, NRT, YVR, SFO, DXB, LAX and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 2 hours behind Brisbane.
Yes, return flights from PVG to BNE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNE to PVG

Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNE to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNE to PVG ranges from 10 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,540 miles (7,306 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via CEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.