Shanghai (Pudong) to Auckland (PVG–AKL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU779+1
MU China Eastern
77W
12:05 AM
CST T1
3:35 PM
NZST
11h 30m
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MU745
MU China Eastern
77W
2:00 AM
CST TS1
5:30 PM
NZST
11h 30m
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NZ288+2
NZ Air New Zealand
789
2:15 PM
CST T2
5:40 AM+1
NZST
11h 25m
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MU746
MU China Eastern
77W
9:45 AM
NZST TI
6:10 PM
CST
12h 25m
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MU780+1
MU China Eastern
77W
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NZST TI
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NZ Air New Zealand
789
10:45 PM
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6:55 AM+1
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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
TPE Taoyuan 13h 35m 9CB7BR → BRNZ Taoyuan (TPE) to Auckland flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 13h 58m 3UAFAQ → 3UCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Auckland flights
HKG Hong Kong 14h 15m 9CCXFM → AYCXLX Hong Kong (HKG) to Auckland flights
NRT Narita 14h 19m 9CCACZ → NZOZ Narita (NRT) to Auckland flights
SZX Shenzhen 14h 24m AFCACZ → HU Shenzhen (SZX) to Auckland flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 14h 25m AFHOMU → 6EAIAS Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Auckland flights
BNE Brisbane 14h 50m MUQF → 6EAYBR Brisbane (BNE) to Auckland flights
ICN Seoul 14h 55m 9CCZFM → KE Seoul (ICN) to Auckland flights
MEL Melbourne 14h 55m AFHOMU → 6EAIAY Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland flights
PEK Beijing 15h 11m CAEYHU → CANZ Beijing (PEK) to Auckland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shanghai (Pudong) to Auckland
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5,822 mi 11h 30m nonstop +4h ahead

PVG–AKL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and Air New Zealand lead the route. The flight covers 5,822 miles in approximately 11h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Auckland (AKL) Auckland to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–AKL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines Also: LA 9 77W 11h30 – SkyTeam LA
NZ Air New Zealand 7 789 11h25 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
77W Boeing 777-300ER – MU
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – NZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (9 flights/wk, 56%)
Star Alliance: NZ (7 flights/wk, 44%)
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 AKL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to AKL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
TPE ~13h 35m CAN ~13h 58m HKG ~14h 15m NRT ~14h 19m SZX ~14h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,516
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Auckland from Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Auckland International Airport.
Metric PVG→AKL HGH→AKL
Distance from PVG – 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 16 –
Flight time 11h 30m 12h 10m
Hangzhou (HGH) to Auckland flights
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Auckland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Auckland is 4 hours ahead of Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · AKL: NZST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 10:00 PM in Auckland.
Distance & Flight Time
5,822 mi / 9,368 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visitor visa to enter New Zealand. Most applicants receive a 5-year multiple entry visa, with processing averaging about 5 business days. Chinese nationals travelling from Australia on a valid Australian visa can instead use the NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) for stays up to 3 months. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date.

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–AKL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Auckland route.
Route details
Distance5,822 mi / 9,368 km
Flight time11h 30m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to AKL flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Auckland International Airport take about 11h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 5,822 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PVG to AKL: China Eastern Airlines and Air New Zealand.
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 Taiwan Taoyuan, Guangzhou Baiyun and Hong Kong.
Auckland is 4 hours ahead of Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from AKL to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HGH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 AKL

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Auckland International Airport (AKL) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines and Air New Zealand. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PVG to AKL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to AKL is about 11 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,822 miles (9,368 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taiwan Taoyuan, Guangzhou Baiyun and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH).