Shanghai (Pudong) to Malé (PVG–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU China Eastern
333
12:50 PM
CST TS1
5:50 PM
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MU China Eastern
333
7:40 PM
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Malé
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 3,642 mi 8h nonstop -3h behind 23 1-stop hubs

PVG–MLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,642 miles in approximately 8h. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–MLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 3 333 8h – 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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVG to MLE 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~48h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,167
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
-3h
Malé is 3 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 3:00 PM in Malé.
Distance & Flight Time
3,642 mi / 5,861 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders receive a free visa on arrival in the Maldives for stays up to 30 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least one blank page. A return or onward ticket and proof of hotel reservation or sufficient funds may be checked on arrival.

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–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Malé route.
Route details
Distance3,642 mi / 5,861 km
Flight time8h
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MLE
Full nameVelana International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to MLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Velana International Airport take approximately 8h. The route covers 3,642 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from PVG to MLE. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, DMK, XMN, BAH, BKK, KUL, DEL, SIN, FCO, MXP, KMG, VIE, ALA, CMB, ZRH, FRA, DXB, AUH, PKX, DOH, IST, DWC and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Malé is 3 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from MLE to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 MLE

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

PVG to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to MLE ranges from 8 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,642 miles (5,861 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via HKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.