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

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5:40 AM
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6E IndiGo
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9:35 PM
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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 10m 3UAFBA → MU Kunming (KMG) to Kolkata flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 7h 16m CAHOLX → 6E Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Kolkata flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 8h 43m 3UAFAQ → 6E Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kolkata flights
BKK Bangkok 8h 57m 9CFMHO → 6ETGW2 Bangkok (BKK) to Kolkata flights
SGN Ho Chi Minh City 9h 45m CZHOMU → 6E Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kolkata flights
DEL New Delhi 10h 15m 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
SIN Singapore 10h 28m 9CCAET → 6EAIGA Singapore (SIN) to Kolkata flights
KUL Sepang 10h 45m 9CCZD7 → AKMH Sepang (KUL) to Kolkata flights
HYD Hyderabad 12h 5m LH → 6EKL Hyderabad (HYD) to Kolkata flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Kolkata
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,128 mi 6h nonstop -2.5h behind

PVG–CCU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. IndiGo leads the route. The flight covers 2,128 miles in approximately 6h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–CCU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 7 32N 6h – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E (7 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 CCU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to CCU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
KMG ~7h 10m HAN ~7h 16m SAI ~8h 40m CAN ~8h 43m BKK ~8h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,174
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 6h 0m 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 time6h
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
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 6h gate to gate. The route covers 2,128 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PVG to CCU: IndiGo.
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 Kunming Changshui, Noi Bai 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) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVG to CCU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to CCU is about 6 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,128 miles (3,425 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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