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

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6E1710
6E IndiGo
32N
5:34 AM
CST T1
8:46 AM
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5h 42m
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6E IndiGo
32N
9:30 PM
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Kolkata
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,128 mi 5h 42m nonstop -2.5h behind 18 1-stop hubs

PVG–CCU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. IndiGo leads the route. The flight covers 2,128 miles in approximately 5h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 5h42 – – –
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
18
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,138
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 42m.
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 42m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
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 approximately 5h 42m. The route covers 2,128 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: IndiGo.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PVG to CCU. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAI, SGN, MFM, DWC, KMG, CAN, BKK, DEL, SIN, HKT, KUL, DOH, HAN, AUH, DMK, DXB, YVR and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 5 hours 42 minutes. 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

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via SAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.