Darwin to Shanghai (Pudong) (DRW–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DRW and PVG. Nearest airports to DRW with scheduled service: Snake Bay Airport (SNB, 71 mi) · Maningrida Airport (MNG, 228 mi) · East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport (KNX, 274 mi)
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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 7 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 9h 35m CZ 3UAFAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
SIN Singapore 12h 11m AIAYEK 9CCAET Singapore (SIN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
DPS Kuta, Badung 12h 27m 6EJQKL HOMU Kuta, Badung (DPS) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
MEL Melbourne 15h 50m 6EAICX HOMUQF Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 16h 48m 6EASJL HOMUQF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
BNE Brisbane 19h 23m 6ECXCZ MUQF Brisbane (BNE) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
ADL Adelaide 26h 40m 6EEKJQ MU Adelaide (ADL) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
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Darwin to Shanghai (Pudong)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1.5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DRW and PVG, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DRW to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
395
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
-1.5h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 1.5 hours behind Darwin.
DRW: ACST · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Darwin, it's 4.5:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong).
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.

DRW–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Darwin to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Time difference-1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DRW
IATA / ICAODRW / YPDN
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation103 ft / 31 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DRW to PVG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Singapore Changi and Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 1.5 hours behind Darwin.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Singapore Changi and Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.