Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong) (JNB–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between JNB and PVG. Nearest airports to JNB with scheduled service: Lanseria International Airport (HLA, 24 mi) · Mmabatho International Airport (MBD, 169 mi) · Polokwane International Airport (PTG, 176 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 10 hubs
HKG Hong Kong 17h CX 9CCACX Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
SZX Shenzhen 17h 17m CAZH AFCACZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
SIN Singapore 17h 29m MHNHNZ 9CCAET Singapore (SIN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
ADD Addis Ababa 18h 45m A3AIET ET Addis Ababa (ADD) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
DXB Dubai 18h 56m DEEKSA EK Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
DOH Doha 19h 45m ATAYB6 IBQRWB Doha (DOH) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 22h 37m DELHNH AZCACZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
AMS Amsterdam 23h 25m KL CACZKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
MAD Madrid 23h 25m UX ARCAMU Madrid (MAD) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
MUC Munich 25h 5m LHSA AZCALH Munich (MUC) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
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Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,294
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
+6h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 12:00 AM (next day) 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.

JNB–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to PVG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hong Kong, Shenzhen Bao'an and Singapore Changi.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
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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 Hong Kong, Shenzhen Bao'an and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.