Shanghai (Pudong) to Datong (PVG–DAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU6971
MU China Eastern
738
6:30 AM
CST T1
9:25 AM
CST
2h 55m
33%
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HO2267
HO Juneyao
32N
2:55 PM
CST TT2
6:00 PM
CST
3h 5m
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MU6557+1
MU China Eastern
738
6:22 PM
CST T1
9:14 PM
CST
2h 52m
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EY5729cs
EY Etihad
738
6:30 PM
CST TS1
9:25 PM
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2h 55m
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MU China Eastern
738
10:15 AM
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HO Juneyao
32N
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EY Etihad
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10:15 PM
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MU China Eastern
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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
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 4h 22m 3U9CAF → PN Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Datong flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 5m AFBACZ → MU Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Datong flights
CGO Zhengzhou 5h 39m CXCZFM → DZ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Datong flights
HRB Harbin 6h 1m 3U9CBA → DR Harbin (HRB) to Datong flights
SHE Shenyang 6h 5m 3U9CAF → DZ Shenyang (SHE) to Datong flights
ICN Seoul 6h 10m 9CCZFM → ZE Seoul (ICN) to Datong flights
HKG Hong Kong 6h 55m 9CCXFM → HB Hong Kong (HKG) to Datong flights
CKG Chongqing 7h 20m 3U9CAF → PN Chongqing (CKG) to Datong flights
KMG Kunming 7h 28m 3UAFBA → MU Kunming (KMG) to Datong flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 11h 10m 3UCACZ → A6 Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Datong flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Datong
2 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 773 mi 2h 55m nonstop

PVG–DAT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 773 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore PVG Routes DAT Routes PVG Live Flights DAT Live Flights
All flights from Datong (DAT) Datong to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–DAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines Also: EY 14 738 2h52-2h55 – SkyTeam EY
HO Juneyao Air 2 32N 3h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – HO
738 Boeing 737-800 – EY, MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (14 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: HO (2 flights/wk, 13%)
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 DAT direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to DAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
DLC ~4h 22m WUH ~5h 5m CGO ~5h 39m HRB ~6h 1m SHE ~6h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,478
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Datong from Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Datong Yungang International Airport.
Metric PVG→DAT SHA→DAT NGB→DAT
Distance from PVG – 28 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 23 7 7
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 50m 2h 35m
Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Datong flights · Ningbo (NGB) to Datong flights · Hangzhou (HGH) to Datong flights
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Datong Yungang International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Datong is 0 hours the same as Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · DAT: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Datong.
Distance & Flight Time
773 mi / 1,244 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m gate to gate.
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–DAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Datong route.
Route details
Distance773 mi / 1,244 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights23 out / 23 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DAT
Full nameDatong Yungang International Airport
IATA / ICAODAT / ZBDT
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation3,442 ft / 1,049 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to DAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Datong Yungang International Airport take about 2h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 773 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PVG to DAT: China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Air.
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 Dalian Zhoushuizi, Wuhan Tianhe and Zhengzhou Xinzheng.
Yes, return flights from DAT to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SHA, NGB and HGH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 DAT

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Datong Yungang International Airport (DAT) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Air. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PVG to DAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to DAT is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 773 miles (1,244 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dalian Zhoushuizi, Wuhan Tianhe and Zhengzhou Xinzheng. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Ningbo (NGB) and Hangzhou (HGH).