Shanghai (Pudong) to Altay (PVG–AAT) — 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 10 hubs
INC Yinchuan 7h 50m 3UEYGJ → 3UGJ Yinchuan (INC) to Altay flights
TLQ Turpan 8h 30m 9C → EU Turpan (TLQ) to Altay flights
PEK Beijing 8h 40m CAEYHU → CAZH Beijing (PEK) to Altay flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 8h 53m 3UAFBA → MU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Altay flights
YIN Ili (Yining / Ghulja) 10h 31m HOMU → 3UEUG5 Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (YIN) to Altay flights
URC Ürümqi 12h 58m FMMUUQ → 3UCZGS Ürümqi (URC) to Altay flights
PKX Beijing 13h 20m 3UAFCA → CZ Beijing (PKX) to Altay flights
HRB Harbin 13h 30m 3U9CBA → CZ Harbin (HRB) to Altay flights
CGQ Changchun 15h 35m 3U9CAF → CZ Changchun (CGQ) to Altay flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 17h 15m 9CCAEY → 9C Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Altay flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Altay
3 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2,109 mi 5h 45m nonstop -2h behind

PVG–AAT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines and Etihad Airways 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 4 32N 5h45 – SkyTeam –
9C Spring Airlines 0 – – – – –
EY Etihad Airways 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (4 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: 9C + EY (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
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to AAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
INC ~7h 50m TLQ ~8h 30m PEK ~8h 40m XIY ~8h 53m CSX ~9h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
854
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)3
Weekly flights4 out
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.
3 airlines operate flights from PVG to AAT: China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines and Etihad Airways.
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 Yinchuan Hedong, Turpan Jiaohe and Beijing Capital.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to AAT and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
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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 PVG to AAT

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Altay Xuedu Airport (AAT) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines and Etihad Airways. 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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Yinchuan Hedong, Turpan Jiaohe and Beijing Capital. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.