Mexico City to Shanghai (Pudong) (NLU–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Mexico City to Shanghai (Pudong)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 8,000 mi 16h nonstop +14h ahead 4 1-stop hubs

NLU–PVG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 8,000 miles in approximately 16h. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLU–PVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 3 77F 16h – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
77F Boeing 777F – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NLU to PVG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to PVG.
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One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
ANC ~18h 3m DFW ~19h 10m ORD ~40h 51m IST ~47h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
202
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+14h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 14 hours ahead of Mexico City.
NLU: CST · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai (Pudong).
Distance & Flight Time
8,000 mi / 12,874 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 16h 0m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

NLU–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Distance8,000 mi / 12,874 km
Flight time16h
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to PVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport take approximately 16h. The route covers 8,000 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from NLU to PVG.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ANC, DFW, ORD and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 14 hours ahead of Mexico City.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NLU to PVG

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NLU to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLU to PVG ranges from 16 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 8,000 miles (12,874 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via ANC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.