Shanghai (Pudong) to Jiayuguan (PVG–JGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU China Eastern
32N
2:55 PM
CST TS1
7:25 PM
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EY Etihad
32N
3:00 PM
CST TS1
7:25 PM
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MU China Eastern
32N
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Jiayuguan
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,445 mi 4h 25m nonstop -2h behind 12 1-stop hubs

PVG–JGN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,445 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–JGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 4 32N 4h25 – – –
MU China Eastern Airlines 4 32N 4h30 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – EY, MU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (4 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: MU (4 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVG to JGN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to JGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
LHW ~17h 43m CGO ~17h 45m CAN ~18h 7m CSX ~20h 0m XIY ~20h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
871
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
-2h
Jiayuguan is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · JGN: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 4:00 PM in Jiayuguan.
Distance & Flight Time
1,445 mi / 2,326 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m to 4h 30m.
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–JGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Jiayuguan route.
Route details
Distance1,445 mi / 2,326 km
Flight time4h 25m to 4h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: JGN
Full nameJiayuguan International Airport
IATA / ICAOJGN / ZLJQ
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation5,112 ft / 1,558 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to JGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jiayuguan International Airport take approximately 4h 25m to 4h 30m. The route covers 1,445 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from PVG to JGN. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LHW, CGO, CAN, CSX, XIY, INC, CKG, URC, HAK, PKX, TFU and DNH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Jiayuguan is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from JGN to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 JGN

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Jiayuguan International Airport (JGN) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVG to JGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to JGN ranges from 4 hours 25 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,445 miles (2,326 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via LHW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.