Shanghai (Pudong) to Bangkok (PVG–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PVG–BKK is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,800 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 56 | 738, 789, 7M8 | 4h20-5h | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 28 | 320, 321 | 4h02-4h30 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: KQ | 28 | 32N, 789 | 4h20-4h40 | – | SkyTeam | KQ |
| HO Juneyao Air | 14 | 320 | 4h35-4h40 | – | – | – |
| TG Thai Airways Also: PG | 14 | 359 | 4h25-4h35 | – | Star Alliance | PG |
| VZ MyTravel Airways | 7 | 737 | 4h30 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bangkok from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→BKK | WUX→BKK | NGB→BKK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 85 mi | 93 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 175 | – | 7 |
| Flight time | 4h 30m | 4h 40m | 4h 20m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 5:00 PM in Bangkok.
Chinese passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective March 1, 2026. Total stays cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed online before entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date with at least two blank pages.
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.
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
PVG–BKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to BKK
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Thai Airways, MyTravel Airways, Air China and Qatar Airways. With 175 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to BKK is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,800 miles (2,897 km). There are approximately 175 weekly flights outbound and 163 return, totaling 338 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fuzhou Changle, Guangzhou Baiyun and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wuxi (WUX), Ningbo (NGB) and Hangzhou (HGH).