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

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CZ2522
CZ China Southern
77F
8:05 PM
CST
2:35 AM+2
CST
16h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CZ2526
CZ China Southern
77F
8:05 PM
CST
2:05 AM+2
CST
16h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 4 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 19h 50m M7 5YCACK Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
IST Istanbul 28h 20m TK MUTK Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 28h 22m AC AACZ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main ~23h 43m LH CACZLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
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Mexico City to Shanghai (Pudong)
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8,000 mi 16h 15m nonstop +14h ahead

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 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 5 77F 16h-16h30 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
77F Boeing 777F – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NLU to PVG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
212
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
+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 15m gate to gate.
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.

NLU–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Distance8,000 mi / 12,874 km
Flight time16h 15m
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to PVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport take about 16h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 8,000 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NLU to PVG: China Southern Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, İstanbul and Dallas Fort Worth.
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 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NLU to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLU to PVG is about 16 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 8,000 miles (12,874 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, İstanbul and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.