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

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EY5729cs
EY Etihad
738
6:30 PM
CST TS1
9:25 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6557+1
MU China Eastern
738
6:30 PM
CST T1
9:25 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY5959cs
EY Etihad
738
10:15 PM
CST TT2
12:35 AM+1
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6558+1
MU China Eastern
738
10:15 PM
CST TT2
12:35 AM+1
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Datong
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 773 mi 2h 55m nonstop 17 1-stop hubs

PVG–DAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 773 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 17 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 Also: EY 7 738 2h55 SkyTeam EY
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – EY, MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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
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 DAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,298
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 HGH→DAT
Distance from PVG 28 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 14 7 8
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 50m 2h 50m
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.
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
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections17 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. The route covers 773 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from PVG to DAT. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HGH, FOC, DMK, NKG, DLC, HKG, CGO, HFE, CSX, CAN, HRB, CGQ, SZX, CKG, SHE, TFU and WUH. 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, HGH 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 China Eastern Airlines. With 14 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. The route covers a distance of 773 miles (1,244 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HGH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Hangzhou (HGH) and Nanjing (NKG).