Luang Phabang to Shanghai (Pudong) (LPQ–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 8 hubs
KMG Kunming 5h 35m MU 3UAFAY Kunming (KMG) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 6h 33m QVVN CACZHO Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
BKK Bangkok 7h 40m AYCXEK 9CFMHO Bangkok (BKK) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
DMK Bangkok 9h 5m FD SL Bangkok (DMK) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
VTE Vientiane 15h 45m QV MU Vientiane (VTE) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
CNX Chiang Mai 23h 18m QV 9CMU Chiang Mai (CNX) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
SAI Siem Reap ~6h 45m VN Siem Reap (SAI) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
SGN Ho Chi Minh City ~9h 40m CZHOMU Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
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Luang Phabang to Shanghai (Pudong)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LPQ to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
336
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.

Other ways to reach Shanghai (Pudong) from Luang Phabang

Nearby airports with service to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Metric LPQ→PVG VTE→PVG JHG→PVG
Distance from LPQ 135 mi 169 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9
Weekly flights 3 53
Airports within 200 miles of LPQ with service to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 1 hour ahead of Luang Phabang.
LPQ: +07 · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Luang Phabang, it's 7:00 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.

LPQ–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Luang Phabang to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LPQ
IATA / ICAOLPQ / VLLB
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Elevation955 ft / 291 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LPQ to PVG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kunming Changshui, Noi Bai and Suvarnabhumi.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 1 hour ahead of Luang Phabang.
Nearby alternatives include VTE and JHG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 Kunming Changshui, Noi Bai and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vientiane (VTE) and Jinghong (Gasa) (JHG).