Shanghai (Pudong) to Lakeland (PVG–LAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Lakeland
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
8,061 mi 13h 35m nonstop -12h behind

PVG–LAL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to LAL.
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 AM in Lakeland.
Distance & Flight Time
8,061 mi / 12,972 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 35m 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.

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–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Lakeland route.
Route details
Distance8,061 mi / 12,972 km
Flight time13h 35m
Time difference-12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LAL
IATA / ICAOLAL / KLAL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to LAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Lakeland Linder International Airport take about 13h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 8,061 miles.
Lakeland is 12 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
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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 LAL

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PVG to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to LAL is about 13 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 8,061 miles (12,972 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.