Shanghai (Pudong) to Columbus (PVG–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PVG and CMH. Nearest airports to PVG with scheduled service: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA, 28 mi) · Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG, 81 mi) · Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX, 85 mi)
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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 7 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 16h 56m 3SCACK → AAMHSY Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus flights
DTW Detroit 17h 22m DL → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Columbus flights
SFO San Francisco 17h 39m MUUA → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Columbus flights
JFK New York 17h 54m MU → AACXDL New York (JFK) to Columbus flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 18h 30m AACZ → AACXQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbus flights
YYZ Toronto 19h 23m ACMU → AAACEJA Toronto (YYZ) to Columbus flights
SEA Seattle 23h 29m CKDL → ASAY Seattle (SEA) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shanghai (Pudong) to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-12h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
LAX ~16h 56m DTW ~17h 22m SFO ~17h 39m JFK ~17h 54m DFW ~18h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
762
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 → CMH
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
CMH → PVG
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 AM in Columbus.
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–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Columbus route.
Route details
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: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to CMH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and San Francisco.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CMH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Columbus is 12 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from CMH 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.