Shanghai (Pudong) to New Delhi (PVG–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–DEL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air India and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,667 miles in approximately 6h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 5 | 788 | 7h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 5 | 332 | 6h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · DEL: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 3.5:00 PM in New Delhi.
Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter India. The eVisa system is currently suspended for Chinese nationals, so applications must be submitted in person at the Indian Embassy in Beijing or consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou. Processing can take several weeks. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least two blank pages.
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.
Airport Express Metro from T3 to New Delhi Railway Station (18–20 min, ₹60) runs 5am–11:30pm. T1 (domestic departures) has a free shuttle to T3 for the metro. Prepaid taxi booths in arrivals offer fixed fares; the New Delhi railway area is ₹400–600.Ola and Uber are reliable from DEL and often cheaper than prepaid taxis. Delhi traffic is severe; plan 60–90 minutes for surface transport during peak hours even though the airport is only 15 km from Connaught Place. NH-48 expressway provides the main access road.
Semi-arid climate with extreme seasonal variation. Summers (April–June) are extremely hot (38–46°C). Heat affects ground crew capacity but flights operate normally. Monsoon season (July–September) brings heavy rain and severe thunderstorms that frequently cause delays and diversions. Dust storms (andhi) precede monsoon onset in May–June and reduce visibility to near zero within minutes.
Dense fog is the most disruptive winter condition. December and January bring persistent cold fog (5–10°C with near-zero visibility) that can shut down operations for hours each morning. Delhi is one of the foggiest major airports in Asia during this period. Autumn (October–November) and spring (February–March) are the most flight-stable windows.
PVG–DEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to DEL
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are connected by nonstop service from Air India and China Eastern Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PVG to DEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to DEL ranges from 6 hours 40 minutes to 7 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,667 miles (4,293 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via MFM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.