Shanghai (Pudong) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City (PVG–CEB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MU5023
MU China Eastern
32N
9:00 PM
CST TS1
1:40 AM+1
PST
4h 40m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5024
MU China Eastern
32N
2:40 AM
PST T2
6:40 AM
CST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MNL Manila (Pasay) 5h 44m 5JMUPR 5JBICI Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
TPE Taoyuan 5h 55m 9CB7BR BRCIJX Taoyuan (TPE) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
HKG Hong Kong 6h 48m 9CCXFM 5JAYCX Hong Kong (HKG) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
PUS Busan 7h 15m 7C9CFM BXKELJ Busan (PUS) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
ICN Seoul 7h 28m 9CCZFM 7CKE Seoul (ICN) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
SZX Shenzhen 7h 34m AFCACZ SC Shenzhen (SZX) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
KIX Osaka 8h 5m 9CCAFM 5JNHPR Osaka (KIX) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
NRT Narita 9h 10m 9CCACZ 5JNHPR Narita (NRT) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
SIN Singapore 10h 5m 9CCAET LXNZSQ Singapore (SIN) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,446 mi 4h 40m nonstop

PVG–CEB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,446 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–CEB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 32N 4h40 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVG to CEB 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to CEB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,083
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City is 0 hours the same as Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · CEB: PST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,446 mi / 2,327 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders can enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 14 days when arriving through Manila or Cebu airports, under a programme running from January 2026 through January 2027. The stay is non-extendable. Outside this programme, a Philippine eVisa (single entry, 14 days, US $25) or embassy visa is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, and a return or onward ticket is required.

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–CEB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City route.
Route details
Distance1,446 mi / 2,327 km
Flight time4h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CEB
IATA / ICAOCEB / RPVM
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Passengers/yr11.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to CEB flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport take about 4h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,446 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PVG to CEB: China Eastern Airlines.
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 Ninoy Aquino, Taiwan Taoyuan and Hong Kong.
Yes, return flights from CEB to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to CEB

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVG to CEB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to CEB is about 4 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,446 miles (2,327 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 Ninoy Aquino, Taiwan Taoyuan and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.