Shanghai (Pudong) to Indianapolis (PVG–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 8 hubs
DTW Detroit 16h 29m DL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis flights
SFO San Francisco 16h 54m MUUA → NZUAVA San Francisco (SFO) to Indianapolis flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 38m 3SCACK → AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Indianapolis flights
JFK New York 18h 28m MU → AAAFCV New York (JFK) to Indianapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 18h 34m AACZ → AAASCYO Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Indianapolis flights
YYZ Toronto 20h 8m ACMU → ACUA Toronto (YYZ) to Indianapolis flights
SEA Seattle 23h 41m CKDL → AS Seattle (SEA) to Indianapolis flights
DUB Dublin 27h 44m MU → BAEI Dublin (DUB) to Indianapolis flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Indianapolis
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
7,220 mi 2h 2m nonstop -12h behind

PVG–IND has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
DTW ~16h 29m SFO ~16h 54m LAX ~17h 38m JFK ~18h 28m DFW ~18h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
733
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PVG → IND
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
IND → PVG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-12h
Indianapolis is 12 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 AM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
7,220 mi / 11,619 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 2m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.

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–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance7,220 mi / 11,619 km
Flight time2h 2m
Time difference-12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take about 2h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 7,220 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IND 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.
Indianapolis is 12 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to IND

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PVG to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to IND is about 2 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,220 miles (11,619 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.