Shanghai (Pudong) to Hanoi (Soc Son) (PVG–HAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 24 flights Verified 35m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VJ7239+1
VJ Icar Air
320
2:20 AM
CST T2
4:50 AM
+07
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3115
CA Air China
77F
4:40 AM
CST
7:00 AM
+07
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA703
CA Air China
321
9:45 AM
CST TT2
12:03 PM
+07
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN3553cs
VN Vietnam
321
11:20 AM
CST TS1
2:00 PM
+07
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6011+1
MU China Eastern
321
11:20 AM
CST T1
2:00 PM
+07
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA755
CA Air China
321
2:20 PM
CST T2
4:50 PM
+07
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6013
MU China Eastern
321
2:45 PM
CST T1
5:45 PM
+07
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN533+2
VN Vietnam
321
3:50 PM
CST T1
6:25 PM
+07
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1329
HO Juneyao
320
10:23 PM
CST T2
12:33 AM+1
+07
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5075+1
MU China Eastern
738
10:40 PM
CST TS1
1:20 AM+1
+07
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ418
CZ China Southern
77F
12:50 AM
+07
4:55 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1330
HO Juneyao
320
1:53 AM
+07 T2
5:41 AM
CST
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5076+1
MU China Eastern
738
2:20 AM
+07 T2
6:35 AM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ2596
CZ China Southern
77F
2:55 AM
+07
6:55 AM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3116
CA Air China
74Y
5:20 AM
+07
9:30 AM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN532+2
VN Vietnam
321
10:10 AM
+07 T2
2:25 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ7959cs
CZ China Southern
321
10:10 AM
+07 T2
2:25 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA704
CA Air China
321
1:01 PM
+07 T2
4:42 PM
CST
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6012+1
MU China Eastern
321
3:00 PM
+07 TT2
7:20 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN3552cs
VN Vietnam
321
3:00 PM
+07 T2
7:20 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA756
CA Air China
321
6:15 PM
+07 T2
10:25 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6014
MU China Eastern
321
6:45 PM
+07 TT2
10:50 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W24010cs
W2 Flexflight
320
9:15 PM
+07 T2
1:15 AM+1
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VJ7238+1
VJ Icar Air
320
9:15 PM
+07 T2
1:15 AM+1
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Hanoi (Soc Son)
3 carriers, 66 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 66 Flights/wk 1,204 mi 3h 10m nonstop -1h behind 67 1-stop hubs

PVG–HAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Juneyao Air and Icar Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,204 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–HAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 17 321, 77F 3h18-3h30 Star Alliance
HO Juneyao Air 7 320 3h10
VJ Icar Air 7 320 3h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – HO, VJ
321 Airbus A321 – CA, MU, VN
738 Boeing 737-800 – MU
77F Boeing 777F – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (17 flights/wk, 55%)
Unaffiliated: HO + VJ (14 flights/wk, 45%)
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 HAN direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
66
Outbound / wk
83
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to HAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,573
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.

Other ways to reach Hanoi (Soc Son) from Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Noi Bai International Airport.
Metric PVG→HAN HGH→HAN
Distance from PVG 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 66 7
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Noi Bai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 5:00 PM in Hanoi (Soc Son).
Distance & Flight Time
1,204 mi / 1,937 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m to 4h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa for Vietnam. An eVisa can be obtained online through the official portal (evisa.gov.vn) for stays of up to 90 days, with single entry (US $25) or multiple entry (US $50) options. Processing takes 3 to 7 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date with at least two blank pages. Visa on arrival is available but the eVisa is the standard route for most travellers.

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–HAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Hanoi (Soc Son) route.
Route details
Distance1,204 mi / 1,937 km
Flight time3h 10m to 4h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights66 out / 83 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: HAN
IATA / ICAOHAN / VVNB
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr32.5M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to HAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport take approximately 3h 10m to 4h. The route covers 1,204 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China, Juneyao Air and Icar Air. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 66 nonstop flights per week from PVG to HAN. The return direction has about 83 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIH, HGH, CXR, SAI, FOC, CJU, HIJ, NNG, CEB, DMK, CKG, IKT, XIY, MFM, HAK, CSX, CCU, TFU, TAO, TNA, CGO, XMN, GYD, CAN, PEN, KMG, WUH, KHH, SZX, SGN, TPE, KUL, HKG, VTE, BKK, PEK, NRT, MNL, DEL, KWL, ANC, ICN, FAI, SIN, PUS, KIX, FUK, SYD, ALA, HND, CNX, CGK, KTI, LHR, NGO, MXP, DPS, LAX, MUC, AUH, DXB, DOH, CDG, MEL, IST, SVO and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Hanoi (Soc Son) is 1 hour behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from HAN 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.
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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 HAN

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Juneyao Air and Icar Air. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PVG to HAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to HAN ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,204 miles (1,937 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 83 return, totaling 149 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YIH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH).