Shanghai (Pudong) to Luang Phabang (PVG–LPQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PVG and LPQ. Nearest airports to PVG with scheduled service: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA, 28 mi) · Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG, 81 mi) · Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX, 85 mi)
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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 6 hubs
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 5h 23m CAHOLX → QVVN Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Luang Phabang flights
KMG Kunming 5h 55m 3UAFBA → MU Kunming (KMG) to Luang Phabang flights
CNX Chiang Mai 7h 9CMU → QV Chiang Mai (CNX) to Luang Phabang flights
BKK Bangkok 10h 25m 9CFMHO → AFAYCX Bangkok (BKK) to Luang Phabang flights
DMK Bangkok 13h 10m SL → FD Bangkok (DMK) to Luang Phabang flights
VTE Vientiane 16h 35m MU → QV Vientiane (VTE) to Luang Phabang flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Luang Phabang
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between PVG and LPQ, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to LPQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
HAN ~5h 23m KMG ~5h 55m CNX ~7h 0m BKK ~10h 25m DMK ~13h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
325
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
-1h
Luang Phabang is 1 hour behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · LPQ: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 5:00 PM in Luang Phabang.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos for tourism stays of up to 30 days. The VOA is available at major airports and land border crossings, including the Boten crossing from China. Two passport-size photos and USD cash are required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date. One 30-day extension can be arranged at the immigration office in Vientiane.

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–LPQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Luang Phabang route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LPQ
Full nameLuang Phabang International Airport
IATA / ICAOLPQ / VLLB
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Elevation955 ft / 291 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to LPQ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Noi Bai, Kunming Changshui and Chiang Mai.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LPQ 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.
Luang Phabang is 1 hour behind Shanghai (Pudong).
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Noi Bai, Kunming Changshui and Chiang Mai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.