Shanghai (Pudong) to Baotou (PVG–BAV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU China Eastern
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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
CGO Zhengzhou 4h 23m CXCZFM → 3UCZG5 Zhengzhou (CGO) to Baotou flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 4h 55m 3UAFBA → 3UG5GJ Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Baotou flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 10m AFCZEY → CA Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Baotou flights
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 5h 15m 3U9CAF → EU Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Baotou flights
SHE Shenyang 5h 55m 3U9CAF → EU Shenyang (SHE) to Baotou flights
HLH Ulanhot 6h 25m HO → 9DG5 Ulanhot (HLH) to Baotou flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 6h 55m 3UBACA → 3UEU Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Baotou flights
TSN Tianjin 7h 5m 3UBKCA → DR Tianjin (TSN) to Baotou flights
HLD Hailar 7h 13m FMHOMU → G5GS Hailar (HLD) to Baotou flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 8h 3UCACZ → 3UG5 Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Baotou flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shanghai (Pudong) to Baotou
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 926 mi 3h 3m nonstop

PVG–BAV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 926 miles in approximately 3h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps PVG Routes BAV Routes PVG Live Flights BAV Live Flights
All flights from Baotou (BAV) Baotou to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–BAV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FM Shanghai Airlines Also: MU 17 738, 7M8 3h-3h05 – – MU
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FM, MU
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FM (17 flights/wk, 100%)
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 BAV direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to BAV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
CGO ~4h 23m XIY ~4h 55m WUH ~5h 10m DLC ~5h 15m XIL ~5h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,422
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 Baotou from Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Baotou Donghe International Airport.
Metric PVG→BAV HGH→BAV NKG→BAV
Distance from PVG – 103 mi 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 20 7 7
Flight time 3h 3m 2h 45m 2h 30m
Hangzhou (HGH) to Baotou flights · Nanjing (NKG) to Baotou flights
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Baotou Donghe International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Baotou is 0 hours the same as Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · BAV: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Baotou.
Distance & Flight Time
926 mi / 1,490 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 3m gate to gate.
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–BAV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Baotou route.
Route details
Distance926 mi / 1,490 km
Flight time3h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 24 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BAV
Full nameBaotou Donghe International Airport
IATA / ICAOBAV / ZBOW
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation3,321 ft / 1,012 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to BAV flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Baotou Donghe International Airport take about 3h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 926 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PVG to BAV: Shanghai Airlines.
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 Zhengzhou Xinzheng, Xi'an Xianyang and Wuhan Tianhe.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BAV 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.
Yes, return flights from BAV to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to BAV

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Baotou Donghe International Airport (BAV) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PVG to BAV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to BAV is about 3 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 926 miles (1,490 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zhengzhou Xinzheng, Xi'an Xianyang and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH) and Nanjing (NKG).