Shanghai (Pudong) to Bordeaux (PVG–BOD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Bordeaux
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind 19 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PVG and BOD, connecting options are available through 19 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to BOD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,567
Candidates
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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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Bordeaux is 6 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · BOD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 12:00 PM in Bordeaux.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter France. Apply at the French embassy or a TLScontact visa centre in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenyang, Wuhan, Changsha, or Kunming. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 and permits stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Processing takes 10 to 15 calendar days.

Required documents: completed application form, two biometric photos, travel insurance with EUR 30,000 minimum coverage, round-trip reservation, proof of accommodation, and 3 months of bank statements. Employed applicants need an employer letter with salary and leave approval. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months past your Schengen exit date with 2 blank pages.

France processes the highest volume of Schengen visa applications from China. If you travel frequently, you may receive a multi-year multiple-entry visa on subsequent applications.

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–BOD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Bordeaux route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BOD
IATA / ICAOBOD / LFBD
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation162 ft / 49 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to BOD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MUC, MAN, ATH, MXP, BRU, MRS, AMS, BUD, CDG, IST, MAD, LGW, FCO, BCN, FRA, ZRH, VCE, GVA and CPH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Bordeaux is 6 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via MUC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.