Shanghai (Pudong) to Charleston (PVG–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PVG Airport Page →
7,788 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 17h 33m AACZ → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
LAX Los Angeles 19h 23m 3SCACK → MX Los Angeles (LAX) to Charleston flights
JFK New York 19h 35m MU → AFATB6 New York (JFK) to Charleston flights
DTW Detroit 20h 9m DL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Charleston flights
YYZ Toronto 26h 20m ACMU → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Charleston flights
SEA Seattle 34h 1m CKDL → AS Seattle (SEA) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shanghai (Pudong) to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
7,788 mi 12h 53m nonstop -12h behind

While no nonstop service exists between PVG and CHS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
DFW ~17h 33m LAX ~19h 23m JFK ~19h 35m DTW ~20h 9m YYZ ~26h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
674
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PVG → CHS
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
Return
CHS → PVG
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-12h
Charleston is 12 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 AM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
7,788 mi / 12,533 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 53m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.

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–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance7,788 mi / 12,533 km
Flight time12h 53m
Time difference-12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Charleston International Airport take about 12h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 7,788 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Los Angeles and John F. Kennedy.
Charleston is 12 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from CHS 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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to CHS

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PVG to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to CHS is about 12 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,788 miles (12,533 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Los Angeles and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.