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

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MU779
MU China Eastern
77W
12:10 AM
CST T1
4:35 PM
NZDT
11h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU745
MU China Eastern
77W
2:00 AM
CST TS1
6:30 PM
NZDT
11h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ288
NZ Air New Zealand
789
2:15 PM
CST T2
6:40 AM+1
NZDT
11h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU746
MU China Eastern
77W
10:40 AM
NZDT TI
6:00 PM
CST
12h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU780
MU China Eastern
77W
10:00 PM
NZDT TI
5:25 AM+1
CST
12h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ289
NZ Air New Zealand
789
11:55 PM
NZDT TI
7:05 AM+1
CST
12h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Auckland
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 5,822 mi 11h 25m nonstop +5h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

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 25m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 9 77W 11h25-11h30 SkyTeam
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.

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
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to AKL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,601
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.

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 4
Flight time 11h 25m 12h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Auckland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · AKL: NZDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 11:00 PM in Auckland.
Distance & Flight Time
5,822 mi / 9,368 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 25m to 11h 30m.
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.

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.

PVG–AKL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Auckland route.
Route details
Distance5,822 mi / 9,368 km
Flight time11h 25m to 11h 30m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 17 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: AKL
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to AKL flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Auckland International Airport take approximately 11h 25m to 11h 30m. The route covers 5,822 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines and Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from PVG to AKL. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TPE, ICN, PPT, PEK, SZX, HKG, NRT, BNE, HAK, MEL, SYD, CAN, SIN, KUL, HGH, LAX, DFW, DPS, YVR, DOH, SFO, JFK and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Auckland is 5 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 ranges from 11 hours 25 minutes to 11 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,822 miles (9,368 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via TPE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH).