Shanghai (Pudong) to Chiang Mai (PVG–CNX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MU205
MU China Eastern
7M8
10:00 AM
CST T1
1:25 PM
+07
4h 25m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C8511
9C Spring
320
5:05 PM
CST T2
8:20 PM
+07
4h 15m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C8512
9C Spring
320
8:45 AM
+07
1:50 PM
CST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU206
MU China Eastern
7M8
2:55 PM
+07
7:55 PM
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
DMK Bangkok 6h 10m SL FDSL Bangkok (DMK) to Chiang Mai flights
KMG Kunming 6h 25m 3UAFBA MU Kunming (KMG) to Chiang Mai flights
HKG Hong Kong 6h 28m 9CCXFM CXUO Hong Kong (HKG) to Chiang Mai flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 6h 30m CAHOLX FD Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Chiang Mai flights
TPE Taoyuan 6h 40m 9CB7BR BRCIFD Taoyuan (TPE) to Chiang Mai flights
BKK Bangkok 6h 41m 9CFMHO ACAFAY Bangkok (BKK) to Chiang Mai flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 7h 25m 3UBACA EU Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Chiang Mai flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 7h 28m 3UAFAQ 9CCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Chiang Mai flights
ICN Seoul 8h 36m 9CCZFM 7CBXLJ Seoul (ICN) to Chiang Mai flights
CKG Chongqing 8h 51m 3U9CAF PN Chongqing (CKG) to Chiang Mai flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Chiang Mai
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,662 mi 4h 20m nonstop -1h behind

PVG–CNX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Spring Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,662 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–CNX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9C Spring Airlines 7 320 4h15
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 7M8 4h25 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – MU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C (7 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 50%)
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 CNX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to CNX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,490
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
-1h
Chiang Mai is 1 hour behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · CNX: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 5:00 PM in Chiang Mai.
Distance & Flight Time
1,662 mi / 2,674 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective March 1, 2026. Total stays cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed online before entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date with at least two blank pages.

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–CNX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Chiang Mai route.
Route details
Distance1,662 mi / 2,674 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CNX
IATA / ICAOCNX / VTCC
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation1,036 ft / 316 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to CNX flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport take about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,662 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PVG to CNX: Spring Airlines and 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 Don Mueang, Kunming Changshui and Hong Kong.
Chiang Mai is 1 hour behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from CNX 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 CNX

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PVG to CNX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to CNX is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,662 miles (2,674 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Don Mueang, Kunming Changshui and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.