Shanghai (Pudong) to Kolkata (PVG–CCU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
KMG Kunming 7h 8m 3UAFBA → MU Kunming (KMG) to Kolkata flights
BKK Bangkok 8h 5m 9CFMKQ → 6ETGW2 Bangkok (BKK) to Kolkata flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 8h 40m 3UAFAQ → 6E Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kolkata flights
DEL New Delhi 10h 20m MU → 6EA3AF New Delhi (DEL) to Kolkata flights
MFM Nossa Senhora do Carmo 10h 25m 9CFMMU → QR Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) to Kolkata flights
KUL Sepang 10h 34m 9CCZD7 → AKMH Sepang (KUL) to Kolkata flights
SIN Singapore 10h 44m 9CCAET → AIGANH Singapore (SIN) to Kolkata flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 11h 10m CAHOLX → 6E Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Kolkata flights
DXB Dubai 14h 48m EK → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Kolkata flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 17h 53m EY → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kolkata flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shanghai (Pudong) to Kolkata
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,128 mi 5h 15m nonstop -2.5h behind

PVG–CCU had nonstop service from IndiGo, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,128 miles in 5h 15m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PVG–CCU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 4 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to CCU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
KMG ~7h 8m BKK ~8h 5m CAN ~8h 40m HYD ~10h 10m DEL ~10h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,117
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Kolkata is 2.5 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · CCU: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 3.5:00 PM in Kolkata.
Distance & Flight Time
2,128 mi / 3,425 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter India. The eVisa system is currently suspended for Chinese nationals, so applications must be submitted in person at the Indian Embassy in Beijing or consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou. Processing can take several weeks. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least two blank pages.

Verify entry requirements with official sources 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.

Facts

PVG–CCU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Kolkata route.
Route details
Distance2,128 mi / 3,425 km
Flight time5h 15m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CCU
Full nameNetaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA / ICAOCCU / VECC
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation16 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to CCU flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport take about 5h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 2,128 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PVG to CCU: IndiGo. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kunming Changshui, Suvarnabhumi and Guangzhou Baiyun.
Kolkata is 2.5 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from CCU to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to CCU

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) had nonstop service from IndiGo, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PVG to CCU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to CCU is about 5 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,128 miles (3,425 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kunming Changshui, Suvarnabhumi and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.