Shanghai (Pudong) to Kashgar (PVG–KHG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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MU6221+1
MU China Eastern
32N
7:00 AM
CST T1
1:50 PM
+06
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U5381cs
3U Sichuan
321
7:05 AM
CST T1
1:50 PM
+06
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO2235
HO Juneyao
320
9:15 AM
CST T2
3:55 PM
+06
8h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6830+1
CZ China Southern
7M8
2:55 PM
CST TT2
9:40 PM
+06
6h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1826cs
3U Sichuan
7M8
2:55 PM
CST T2
9:40 PM
+06
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1825cs
3U Sichuan
7M8
8:00 AM
+06
1:50 PM
CST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6829+1
CZ China Southern
7M8
8:00 AM
+06
1:50 PM
CST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6222
MU China Eastern
32N
2:35 PM
+06
7:55 PM
CST
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO2236
HO Juneyao
320
4:40 PM
+06
10:20 PM
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Kashgar
3 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 2,616 mi 6h 45m nonstop -2h behind 20 1-stop hubs

PVG–KHG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 2,616 miles in approximately 6h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–KHG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U 7 7M8 6h45 SkyTeam 3U
MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U 7 32N 6h50 SkyTeam 3U
HO Juneyao Air 4 320 8h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – HO
321 Airbus A321 – 3U
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 3U, CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (14 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: HO (4 flights/wk, 22%)
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 KHG direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to KHG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,462
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 Kashgar from Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Kashgar Laining International Airport.
Metric PVG→KHG HGH→KHG NKG→KHG
Distance from PVG 103 mi 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 32 3 2
Flight time 6h 45m 6h 5m 6h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Kashgar Laining International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Kashgar is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · KHG: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 4:00 PM in Kashgar.
Distance & Flight Time
2,616 mi / 4,210 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 45m to 8h 45m.
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–KHG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Kashgar route.
Route details
Distance2,616 mi / 4,210 km
Flight time6h 45m to 8h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights32 out / 25 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: KHG
IATA / ICAOKHG / ZWSH
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
Elevation4,529 ft / 1,380 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to KHG flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kashgar Laining International Airport take approximately 6h 45m to 8h 45m. The route covers 2,616 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air and China Eastern Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from PVG to KHG. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HGH, XNN, WUH, AAT, TNA, YIN, PKX, NKG, XIY, URC, CGO, INC, TFU, PEK, CKG, LHW, TAO, SZX, CTU and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kashgar is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from KHG to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HGH and NKG. 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 KHG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PVG to KHG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to KHG ranges from 6 hours 45 minutes to 8 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,616 miles (4,210 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via HGH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH) and Nanjing (NKG).