Shanghai (Pudong) to Anchorage (PVG–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA1011
CA Air China
74Y
12:10 AM
CST
4:30 PM
AKDT
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
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CZ2507
CZ China Southern
77F
12:25 AM
CST
5:05 PM
AKDT
8h 40m
M T W T F S S
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CA8427
CA Air China
77F
1:15 AM
CST
6:35 PM
AKDT
9h 20m
M T W T F S S
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CA8411
CA Air China
77F
1:15 AM
CST
5:50 PM
AKDT
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CA1065
CA Air China
77F
2:00 AM
CST
5:30 PM
AKDT
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CZ427
CZ China Southern
77F
2:00 AM
CST
6:50 PM
AKDT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CA1019
CA Air China
77F
2:00 AM
CST
6:35 PM
AKDT
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CZ2505
CZ China Southern
77F
2:05 AM
CST
6:20 PM
AKDT
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
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CA8431
CA Air China
77F
2:10 AM
CST
6:35 PM
AKDT
8h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CZ485
CZ China Southern
77F
2:15 AM
CST
6:45 PM
AKDT
8h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CZ487
CZ China Southern
77F
2:15 AM
CST
6:45 PM
AKDT
8h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CZ423
CZ China Southern
77F
3:00 AM
CST
6:30 PM
AKDT
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CA1167
CA Air China
74Y
4:35 AM
CST
8:55 PM
AKDT
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
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QF7521
QF Qant
74Y
4:53 AM
CST
8:42 PM
AKDT
7h 49m
M T W T F S S
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KE259
KE Korean
748
5:25 AM
CST
9:00 PM
AKDT
7h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CZ2521
CZ China Southern
77F
5:50 AM
CST
10:20 PM
AKDT
8h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CZ2523
CZ China Southern
77F
5:50 AM
CST
10:20 PM
AKDT
8h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CZ2525
CZ China Southern
77F
5:50 AM
CST
10:30 PM
AKDT
8h 40m
M T W T F S S
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CZ435
CZ China Southern
77F
5:55 AM
CST
10:40 PM
AKDT
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
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CZ481
CZ China Southern
77F
5:55 AM
CST
9:20 PM
AKDT
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CA1077
CA Air China
74Y
6:20 AM
CST
10:40 PM
AKDT
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
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CA1053
CA Air China
77F
6:25 AM
CST
11:00 PM
AKDT
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CA1017
CA Air China
77F
6:25 AM
CST
11:00 PM
AKDT
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CZ2503
CZ China Southern
77F
6:30 AM
CST
11:10 PM
AKDT
8h 40m
M T W T F S S
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CZ437
CZ China Southern
77F
6:55 AM
CST
11:40 PM
AKDT
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
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QF7583
QF Qant
74Y
7:03 AM
CST T2
12:08 AM
AKDT
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
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KE249
KE Korean
77L
7:08 AM
CST
10:56 PM
AKDT
7h 48m
M T W T F S S
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QF7589
QF Qant
74Y
7:50 AM
CST
12:55 AM
AKDT
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
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QF7581
QF Qant
74Y
7:51 AM
CST
12:56 AM
AKDT
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CA1049
CA Air China
77F
9:25 AM
CST
2:00 AM
AKDT
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CZ2501
CZ China Southern
77F
9:35 AM
CST
2:00 AM
AKDT
8h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CA1015
CA Air China
77F
10:15 AM
CST
2:50 AM
AKDT
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QF7557
QF Qant
74Y
11:05 AM
CST
4:10 AM
AKDT
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CA1165
CA Air China
77L
11:10 AM
CST
3:45 AM
AKDT
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CA1055
CA Air China
77F
1:35 PM
CST
5:05 AM
AKDT
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CA1079
CA Air China
77F
5:10 PM
CST
9:45 AM
AKDT
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CSG2521
CSG CSG
77L
6:12 PM
CST
10:10 AM
AKDT
7h 58m
M T W T F S S
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CA8413
CA Air China
77F
11:45 PM
CST
4:20 PM
AKDT
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1066
CA Air China
77F
1:45 AM
AKDT
4:00 AM+1
CST
10h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Anchorage
5 carriers, 111 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 111 Flights/wk 4,299 mi 7h 25m nonstop -16h behind 37 1-stop hubs

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 7h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 54 74Y, 77F, 77L 7h30-9h20 Star Alliance
CZ China Southern Airlines 28 77F 7h25-8h50 SkyTeam
QF Qantas 5 74Y 7h49-9h05 Oneworld
KE Korean Air 2 748, 77L 7h35-7h48 SkyTeam
CSG CSG 1 77L 7h58
Aircraft on this route
748 Boeing 747-8 – KE
74Y Boeing 747-400F – CA, QF
77F Boeing 777F – CA, CZ
77L Boeing 777-200LR – CA, CSG, KE
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (54 flights/wk, 60%)
SkyTeam: CZ + KE (30 flights/wk, 33%)
Oneworld: QF (5 flights/wk, 6%)
Unaffiliated: CSG (1 flights/wk, 1%)
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 ANC direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
38
Nonstop flights
111
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,567
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 Anchorage from Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric PVG→ANC NGB→ANC HGH→ANC
Distance from PVG 93 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1 3
Weekly flights 111 1
Flight time 7h 25m 7h 57m 7h 57m
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-16h
Anchorage is 16 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 2:00 AM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
4,299 mi / 6,919 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 25m to 9h 20m.
Visa & Entry

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.

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–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance4,299 mi / 6,919 km
Flight time7h 25m to 9h 20m
Time difference-16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights111 out / 9 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take approximately 7h 25m to 9h 20m. The route covers 4,299 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China, CSG, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air and Qantas.
There are approximately 111 nonstop flights per week from PVG to ANC. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KIX, NGB, TNA, NGO, CTS, HGH, NRT, FAI, HND, XMN, NKG, GUM, HAN, URC, HNL, BKK, ICN, SIN, YYZ, SZX, ORD, MEM, SHE, SEA, CAN, CGO, JFK, CKG, HKG, DTW, CTU, SFO, YVR, TPE, CRK, LAX and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Anchorage is 16 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from ANC to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NGB, HGH and NKG. 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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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, CSG, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air and Qantas. With 111 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PVG to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to ANC ranges from 7 hours 25 minutes to 9 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,299 miles (6,919 km). There are approximately 111 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 120 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via KIX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ningbo (NGB), Hangzhou (HGH) and Nanjing (NKG).