Shanghai (Pudong) to Adelaide (PVG–ADL) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 12h 13m 3UAFAQ → CZQF Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Adelaide flights
SIN Singapore 12h 48m 9CCAET → AILXSK Singapore (SIN) to Adelaide flights
MEL Melbourne 12h 55m AFHOMU → 6EAICI Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 13h 35m AFHOMU → 6EACAI Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Adelaide flights
KUL Sepang 14h 9CCZD7 → ETMHSV Sepang (KUL) to Adelaide flights
BNE Brisbane 14h 10m MUQF → 6EACCI Brisbane (BNE) to Adelaide flights
DPS Kuta, Badung 17h 39m GAHOMU → 6EJQ Kuta, Badung (DPS) to Adelaide flights
AKL Auckland 18h 25m LAMUNZ → B6NZQR Auckland (AKL) to Adelaide flights
DOH Doha 32h 43m IBQR → ATB6JU Doha (DOH) to Adelaide flights
DXB Dubai 34h 35m EK → EKQF Dubai (DXB) to Adelaide flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shanghai (Pudong) to Adelaide
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,694 mi 10h 20m nonstop +1.5h ahead

PVG–ADL had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,694 miles in 10h 20m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PVG–ADL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 0 – – – SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to ADL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
CAN ~12h 13m SIN ~12h 48m MEL ~12h 55m SYD ~13h 35m KUL ~14h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
644
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
+1.5h
Adelaide is 1.5 hours ahead of Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · ADL: ACST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 7.5:00 PM in Adelaide.
Distance & Flight Time
4,694 mi / 7,554 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders need a visa to enter Australia. The most common option is the Visitor visa (subclass 600), which costs AUD 190 and allows stays up to 3, 6, or 12 months. Apply online through immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Processing takes 20 to 30 days for the tourist stream, but can be longer during busy periods.

Required documents include proof of funds, travel itinerary, employment letter, and bank statements. If you have family in Australia, an invitation letter helps. Australia also offers a 10-year frequent traveler visa (subclass 600) for Chinese nationals at AUD 1,085, with each stay capped at 3 months. All applicants may need to provide biometrics at the Australian Visa Application Centre in their city. Health examinations are required for stays over 3 months.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–ADL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Adelaide route.
Route details
Distance4,694 mi / 7,554 km
Flight time10h 20m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ADL
Full nameAdelaide International Airport
IATA / ICAOADL / YPAD
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to ADL flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Adelaide International Airport take about 10h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 4,694 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PVG to ADL: China Eastern Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 10h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Singapore Changi and Melbourne.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ADL 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.
Adelaide is 1.5 hours ahead of Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from ADL 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 ADL

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Adelaide International Airport (ADL) had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PVG to ADL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to ADL is about 10 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,694 miles (7,554 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Singapore Changi and Melbourne. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.