Shanghai (Pudong) to Dubai (PVG–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PVG–DXB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,007 miles in approximately 8h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 14 | 388, 77W | 8h40 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→DXB | HGH→DXB |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 8 |
| Flight time | 8h 40m | 8h 20m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 2:00 PM in Dubai.
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.
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.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
PVG–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to DXB
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and China Eastern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PVG to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to DXB is about 8 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,007 miles (6,448 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shenzhen Bao'an, Noi Bai and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH).