Shanghai (Pudong) to Altay (PVG–AAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU China Eastern
32N
9:20 AM
CST TS1
3:05 PM
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5h 45m
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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
INC Yinchuan 7h 45m 3UCAEY → 3UGJ Yinchuan (INC) to Altay flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 8h 23m 3U9HBA → MU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Altay flights
PEK Beijing 9h 19m CAEYHU → CAZH Beijing (PEK) to Altay flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 9h 35m 9CCAEY → 9C Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Altay flights
HRB Harbin 13h 30m 3U9CAF → CZ Harbin (HRB) to Altay flights
URC Ürümqi 13h 33m FMMUUQ → 3UCZ Ürümqi (URC) to Altay flights
BPL Bole 13h 43m FM → 3UEUG5 Bole (BPL) to Altay flights
PKX Beijing 14h 5m 3UCACZ → CZ Beijing (PKX) to Altay flights
TLQ Turpan 19h 35m 9C → EU Turpan (TLQ) to Altay flights
KHG Kashgar 20h 25m 3UCZHO → EU Kashgar (KHG) to Altay flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Altay
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,109 mi 5h 45m nonstop -2h behind

PVG–AAT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,109 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–AAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines Also: EY 4 32N 5h45 – SkyTeam EY
9C Spring Airlines 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (4 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: 9C (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVG to AAT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to AAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
INC ~7h 45m XIY ~8h 23m TFU ~9h 5m PEK ~9h 19m LHW ~9h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
802
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
-2h
Altay is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · AAT: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 4:00 PM in Altay.
Distance & Flight Time
2,109 mi / 3,393 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 45m gate to gate.
Getting to PVG

The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.

Facts

PVG–AAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Altay route.
Route details
Distance2,109 mi / 3,393 km
Flight time5h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: AAT
Full nameAltay Xuedu Airport
IATA / ICAOAAT / ZWAT
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation2,460 ft / 750 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to AAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Altay Xuedu Airport take about 5h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 2,109 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PVG to AAT: China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Yinchuan Hedong, Xi'an Xianyang and Beijing Capital.
Altay is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from AAT to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to AAT

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Altay Xuedu Airport (AAT) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVG to AAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to AAT is about 5 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,109 miles (3,393 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Yinchuan Hedong, Xi'an Xianyang and Beijing Capital. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.