Shanghai (Pudong) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) (PVG–DWC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EK9873
EK Emirates
77X
5:30 AM
CST
11:20 AM
+04
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK9879
EK Emirates
77X
5:35 AM
CST
11:25 AM
+04
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK9875
EK Emirates
77X
5:35 AM
CST
11:25 AM
+04
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Dubai(Jebel Ali)
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 4,028 mi 9h 50m nonstop -4h behind 31 1-stop hubs

PVG–DWC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 4,028 miles in approximately 9h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–DWC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 6 77X 9h50
LH Lufthansa 0
Aircraft on this route
77X Boeing 777-200ER – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + LH (6 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 DWC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to DWC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
792
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 4 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · DWC: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 2:00 PM in Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Distance & Flight Time
4,028 mi / 6,482 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders get visa-free entry to the UAE for stays up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. This visa-free arrangement started in January 2018. You receive a free entry stamp at immigration with no advance application needed.

The 30-day stay can be extended once for an additional 30 days at the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship offices. The extension fee is AED 600 (about CNY 1,200). For work or long-term stays, your UAE sponsor or employer must arrange the visa. Each emirate handles immigration separately, but the visa-free entry works at all UAE airports.

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–DWC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) route.
Route details
Distance4,028 mi / 6,482 km
Flight time9h 50m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DWC
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to DWC flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport take approximately 9h 50m. The route covers 4,028 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Emirates and Lufthansa.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from PVG to DWC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SZX, GYD, DXB, SIN, DPS, CAI, LGG, ARN, CPH, RUH, LED, GVA, BRU, CAN, TPE, MAN, HAN, CTU, ZRH, BKK, HKG, ORD, LHR, DFW, IST, JFK, MAD, YYZ, MXP, FRA and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 4 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
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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 DWC

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and Lufthansa. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVG to DWC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to DWC ranges from 9 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,028 miles (6,482 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via SZX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.