Shanghai (Pudong) to Bangkok (PVG–DMK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SL Thai Lion
739
2:20 AM
CST TT2
5:30 AM
+07
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SL Thai Lion
739
7:50 PM
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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
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 58m 3UAFAQ → FDSL Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Bangkok flights
SZX Shenzhen 6h 11m AFCACZ → FDSL Shenzhen (SZX) to Bangkok flights
TPE Taoyuan 6h 12m 9CB7BR → FDSL Taoyuan (TPE) to Bangkok flights
HKG Hong Kong 6h 25m 9CCXFM → FDSL Hong Kong (HKG) to Bangkok flights
CNX Chiang Mai 6h 25m 9CMU → FDSL Chiang Mai (CNX) to Bangkok flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 6h 30m CAHOLX → FD Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Bangkok flights
KHH Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) 6h 35m 9CBRCI → FDSL Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) (KHH) to Bangkok flights
MFM Nossa Senhora do Carmo 6h 57m 9CFMMU → FDSL Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) to Bangkok flights
KMG Kunming 7h 5m 3UAFBA → FD Kunming (KMG) to Bangkok flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 7h 25m 3UCACZ → FDSL Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Bangkok flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Bangkok
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,796 mi 4h 10m nonstop -1h behind

PVG–DMK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Thai Lion Air and Mesaba Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,796 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Bangkok (DMK) Bangkok to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–DMK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SL Thai Lion Air 4 739 4h10 – – –
XJ Mesaba Airlines 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – SL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SL + XJ (4 flights/wk, 100%)
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 DMK direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to DMK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
CAN ~5h 58m SZX ~6h 11m TPE ~6h 12m HKG ~6h 25m CNX ~6h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,308
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 Bangkok from Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Don Mueang International Airport.
Metric PVG→DMK HGH→DMK
Distance from PVG – 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 4 11
Flight time 4h 10m 3h 37m
Hangzhou (HGH) to Bangkok flights
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Don Mueang International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Bangkok is 1 hour behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · DMK: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 5:00 PM in Bangkok.
Distance & Flight Time
1,796 mi / 2,889 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–DMK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Bangkok route.
Route details
Distance1,796 mi / 2,889 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DMK
Full nameDon Mueang International Airport
IATA / ICAODMK / VTBD
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to DMK flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport take about 4h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,796 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PVG to DMK: Thai Lion Air and Mesaba Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Guangzhou Baiyun, Shenzhen Bao'an and Taiwan Taoyuan.
Bangkok is 1 hour behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from DMK to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 DMK

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are connected by nonstop service from Thai Lion Air and Mesaba Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVG to DMK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to DMK is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,796 miles (2,889 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Shenzhen Bao'an and Taiwan Taoyuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH).