Shanghai (Pudong) to Chicago (PVG–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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7,058 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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 5 hubs
DTW Detroit 16h 10m DL → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 16h 31m CACKCSG → 5EWN Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 17h 12m MUUA → LXJWN San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 21h 3m AACZ → EJAF9UA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 22h 47m CKDL → WN Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
7,058 mi 2h 26m nonstop -13h behind

PVG–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DTW ~16h 10m LAX ~16h 31m SFO ~17h 12m DFW ~21h 3m SEA ~22h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
783
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PVG → MDW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
Return
MDW → PVG
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-13h
Chicago is 13 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 5:00 AM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
7,058 mi / 11,359 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m 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.

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–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance7,058 mi / 11,359 km
Flight time2h 26m
Time difference-13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 2h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 7,058 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Chicago is 13 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from MDW 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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to MDW

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PVG to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to MDW is about 2 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,058 miles (11,359 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.