Mandalay to Shanghai (Pudong) (MDL–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MDL and PVG. Nearest airports to MDL with scheduled service: Dehong Mangshi International Airport (LUM, 247 mi) · Lashio Airport (LSH, 144 mi) · Nay Pyi Taw International Airport (NYT, 144 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 5 hubs
KMG Kunming 5h 45m MU 3UAFAY Kunming (KMG) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
BKK Bangkok 7h 30m 8M 9CFMHO Bangkok (BKK) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
CNX Chiang Mai 13h 50m 8M 9CMU Chiang Mai (CNX) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
LUM Dehong (Mangshi) 22h 45m DR EYMU Dehong (Mangshi) (LUM) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
DMK Bangkok 28h 10m 8M SL Bangkok (DMK) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Mandalay to Shanghai (Pudong)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1.5h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDL to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
285
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 ahead of Mandalay.
MDL: +0630 · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mandalay, it's 7.5:00 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.

MDL–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mandalay to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDL
IATA / ICAOMDL / VYMD
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Elevation300 ft / 91 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDL to PVG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kunming Changshui, Suvarnabhumi and Chiang Mai.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 1.5 hours ahead of Mandalay.
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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, Suvarnabhumi and Chiang Mai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.