Shanghai (Pudong) to St. Petersburg (PVG–LED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Shanghai (Pudong) to St. Petersburg
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,435 mi 10h 20m nonstop -5h behind 14 1-stop hubs

PVG–LED is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,435 miles in approximately 10h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–LED service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 332 10h20 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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 LED direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to LED.
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One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
IKT ~14h 30m GYD ~14h 53m CXR ~16h 28m SVO ~18h 35m KZN ~21h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
848
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
-5h
St. Petersburg is 5 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · LED: MSK

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 1:00 PM in St. Petersburg.
Distance & Flight Time
4,435 mi / 7,138 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Russia visa-free for up to 30 days under a decree effective from December 1, 2025 through September 14, 2026. The exemption covers tourism, business, family visits, transit, and cultural or sports events. A valid ordinary Chinese passport is the only document required at the border. Work, study, and long-term residency still require a standard Russian visa.

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–LED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to St. Petersburg route.
Route details
Distance4,435 mi / 7,138 km
Flight time10h 20m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LED
Full namePulkovo Airport
IATA / ICAOLED / ULLI
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation78 ft / 24 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to LED flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Pulkovo Airport take approximately 10h 20m. The route covers 4,435 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PVG to LED. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IKT, GYD, CXR, SVO, KZN, ALA, SYX, BEG, IST, PEK, DXB, BKK, HKT and AUH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
St. Petersburg is 5 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from LED to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to LED

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Pulkovo Airport (LED) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVG to LED Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to LED ranges from 10 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,435 miles (7,138 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via IKT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.