Shanghai (Pudong) to Memphis (PVG–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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7,420 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
No nonstop service between PVG and MEM. 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 3 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 16h 17m AACZ → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis flights
LAX Los Angeles 16h 47m 3SCACK → DLVS Los Angeles (LAX) to Memphis flights
DTW Detroit 20h 10m DL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Memphis flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Memphis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
7,420 mi 14h 14m nonstop -13h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DFW ~16h 17m LAX ~16h 47m DTW ~20h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
485
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 → MEM
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
Return
MEM → PVG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 5:00 AM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
7,420 mi / 11,940 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 14h 14m 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–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance7,420 mi / 11,940 km
Flight time14h 14m
Time difference-13 hours
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: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Memphis International Airport take about 14h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 7,420 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MEM 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.
Memphis is 13 hours 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.
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 MEM

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PVG to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to MEM is about 14 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,420 miles (11,940 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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