Shanghai (Pudong) to Baku (PVG–GYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PVG Airport Page →
3,963 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 23 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
No nonstop service between PVG and GYD. Nearest airports to PVG with scheduled service: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA, 28 mi) · Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG, 81 mi) · Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX, 85 mi)
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ALA Almaty 13h 8m CZKCMU → DVJ2KC Almaty (ALA) to Baku flights
OVB Novosibirsk 13h 35m S7 → S7 Novosibirsk (OVB) to Baku flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 13h 35m EY → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Baku flights
TBS Tbilisi 13h 40m MU → J2 Tbilisi (TBS) to Baku flights
DEL New Delhi 14h 20m AIMU → AIJ2 New Delhi (DEL) to Baku flights
DOH Doha 14h 42m IBQR → IBJ2JL Doha (DOH) to Baku flights
DXB Dubai 15h 2m EK → EKFZS7 Dubai (DXB) to Baku flights
IST Istanbul 15h 10m MUTK → 4O7LJ2 Istanbul (IST) to Baku flights
SVO Moscow 16h 30m MUSU → SU Moscow (SVO) to Baku flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 17h 40m AZCACZ → J2LH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Baku flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shanghai (Pudong) to Baku
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,963 mi 9h 8m nonstop -4h behind

While no nonstop service exists between PVG and GYD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to GYD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
ALA ~13h 8m OVB ~13h 35m AUH ~13h 35m TBS ~13h 40m DEL ~14h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,580
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 2:00 PM in Baku.
Distance & Flight Time
3,963 mi / 6,377 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 8m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders can apply for an eVisa through evisa.gov.az. The standard single-entry eVisa costs USD 26 (including a USD 3 service fee), allows stays up to 30 days, and processes in 3 business days. An urgent option at USD 51 processes within 3 hours. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the visa expiry date.

The ASAN Visa system is straightforward. Upload a passport scan, a photo, and fill in the form. The approved eVisa arrives by email. Print it before departure. Azerbaijan also offers the option to apply through its embassies in Beijing for multi-entry visas. Transit without a visa is allowed for up to 24 hours at Baku airport if you hold a confirmed onward ticket.

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–GYD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Baku route.
Route details
Distance3,963 mi / 6,377 km
Flight time9h 8m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: GYD
Full nameHeydar Aliyev International Airport
IATA / ICAOGYD / UBBB
TimezoneAsia/Baku
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to GYD flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport take about 9h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 3,963 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Almaty, Novosibirsk Tolmachevo and Zayed.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to GYD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Baku is 4 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from GYD to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 GYD

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PVG to GYD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to GYD is about 9 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,963 miles (6,377 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Almaty, Novosibirsk Tolmachevo and Zayed. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.