Shanghai (Pudong) to Shannan (Gonggar) (PVG–LXA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MU6563
MU China Eastern
333
6:20 AM
CST T1
10:50 AM
+06
4h 30m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6564
MU China Eastern
333
11:55 AM
+06
4:10 PM
CST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 6h 10m 3UAFCA 3UCAEU Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Shannan (Gonggar) flights
XNN Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) 6h 23m 9CCAEY 3U8LTV Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) to Shannan (Gonggar) flights
MIG Mianyang (Fucheng) 6h 25m 9CFM 3U8LTV Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) to Shannan (Gonggar) flights
CKG Chongqing 6h 30m 3U9CAF 3UCACZ Chongqing (CKG) to Shannan (Gonggar) flights
LJG Lijiang 6h 40m 3U9CCA TV Lijiang (LJG) to Shannan (Gonggar) flights
CGO Zhengzhou 6h 40m CXCZFM EUPN Zhengzhou (CGO) to Shannan (Gonggar) flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 6h 50m 3UBACA 8LCAEU Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Shannan (Gonggar) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 7h 1m 3UAFBA 3UMUTV Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Shannan (Gonggar) flights
KMG Kunming 7h 3m 3UAFBA 3U8LMU Kunming (KMG) to Shannan (Gonggar) flights
KWE Guiyang (Nanming) 7h 5m 3UCACZ PNTV Guiyang (Nanming) (KWE) to Shannan (Gonggar) flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Shannan (Gonggar)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,843 mi 4h 30m nonstop -2h behind

PVG–LXA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,843 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–LXA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 3 333 4h30 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (3 flights/wk, 100%)
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 LXA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to LXA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,317
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 Shannan (Gonggar) from Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport.
Metric PVG→LXA NKG→LXA
Distance from PVG 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3
Flight time 4h 30m 6h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 4:00 PM in Shannan (Gonggar).
Distance & Flight Time
1,843 mi / 2,966 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m gate to gate.
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–LXA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Shannan (Gonggar) route.
Route details
Distance1,843 mi / 2,966 km
Flight time4h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LXA
IATA / ICAOLXA / ZULS
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation11,713 ft / 3,570 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to LXA flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport take about 4h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,843 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PVG to LXA: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chengdu Shuangliu, Xining Caojiabao and Mianyang Nanjiao.
Shannan (Gonggar) is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from LXA to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 LXA

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVG to LXA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to LXA is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,843 miles (2,966 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chengdu Shuangliu, Xining Caojiabao and Mianyang Nanjiao. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nanjing (NKG).