Hong Kong to Shanghai (Pudong) (HKG–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HKG–PVG is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 780 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 61 | 333, 359, 74N, 74Y, 773, 77W | 2h40-2h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 49 | 321, 32N, 7M8 | 2h16-2h45 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 49 | 320, 321, 32N | 2h27-2h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines Also: HU | 28 | 320 | 2h28-2h45 | – | – | HU |
| HO Juneyao Air | 11 | 320 | 2h04 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 3 | 320 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 1 | 74Y | 2h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Pudong) from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→PVG | MFM→PVG | SZX→PVG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 23 mi | 24 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| Weekly flights | 223 | 63 | 310 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 1h 59m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · PVG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong).
Hong Kong residents who are Chinese nationals do not use a passport or visa to enter mainland China. They use a Home Return Permit (Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents). The permit is issued through China Travel Service in Hong Kong and functions as a standalone travel document with no time limit on stays.
Non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong enter the mainland on their foreign passport and may need a Chinese visa, or can apply for a 5-year multi-entry travel permit for short-term visits of up to 90 days per entry.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
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.
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.
HKG–PVG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to PVG
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Juneyao Air, Spring Airlines and Air China. With 223 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to PVG is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 780 miles (1,255 km). There are approximately 223 weekly flights outbound and 220 return, totaling 443 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xiamen Gaoqi, Changsha Huanghua and Fuzhou Changle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM), Shenzhen (SZX) and Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH).