Shanghai (Pudong) to Anchorage (PVG–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PVG–ANC is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, China Southern Airlines and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 4,299 miles in approximately 8h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 52 | 744, 74Y, 77F, 77L | 7h30-8h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 24 | 77F, 77L | 8h15-8h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| QF Qantas | 3 | 74Y | 9h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
| KE Korean Air | 2 | 748, 77L | 8h19-10h47 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CSG CSG | 1 | 77L | 8h13 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Anchorage from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→ANC | SHA→ANC | WUX→ANC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 100 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 8h 35m | 10h 11m | 8h 21m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · ANC: AKDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 2:00 AM in Anchorage.
Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.
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–ANC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to ANC
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, China Southern Airlines, Qantas and Korean Air. With 100 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to ANC is about 8 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,299 miles (6,919 km). There are approximately 100 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Incheon, Taiwan Taoyuan and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Wuxi (WUX) and Ningbo (NGB).