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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
MU6957
MU China Eastern
738
6:28 AM
CST TS1
9:29 AM
CST
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6543
MU China Eastern
738
4:05 PM
CST T1
7:00 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY5773
EY Etihad
738
4:05 PM
CST TS1
7:00 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6958
MU China Eastern
738
10:32 AM
CST TT2
12:47 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY5792
EY Etihad
738
7:50 PM
CST TT2
10:25 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6544
MU China Eastern
738
7:50 PM
CST
10:25 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Datong
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 773 mi 2h 55m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

PVG–DAT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 773 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 9 738 2h55-3h01 SkyTeam
EY Etihad Airways 7 738 2h55
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – EY, MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (9 flights/wk, 56%)
Unaffiliated: EY (7 flights/wk, 44%)
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 DAT direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to DAT.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
958
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.

Other ways to reach Datong from Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Datong Yungang International Airport.
Metric PVG→DAT SHA→DAT NKG→DAT
Distance from PVG 28 mi 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 16 7 7
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 45m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Datong Yungang International Airport.

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 to 3h 1m.
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–DAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Datong route.
Route details
Distance773 mi / 1,244 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 16 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DAT
IATA / ICAODAT / ZBDT
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation3,442 ft / 1,049 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to DAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Datong Yungang International Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h 1m. The route covers 773 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from PVG to DAT. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SHE, NKG, CGO, WUH, HFE, CAN, SZX, HRB, CGQ, DMK, HKG and TFU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 and NKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PVG to DAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to DAT ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 773 miles (1,244 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via SHE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) and Nanjing (NKG).