Shanghai (Pudong) to New Orleans (PVG–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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7,718 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 1h 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 10 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 16h 36m 3SCACK → AMDLMX Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 16h 49m AACZ → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
SFO San Francisco 19h 8m MUUA → EJANZUA San Francisco (SFO) to New Orleans flights
DTW Detroit 19h 9m DL → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans flights
JFK New York 19h 27m MU → AFB6DL New York (JFK) to New Orleans flights
SEA Seattle 25h 21m CKDL → ASQR Seattle (SEA) to New Orleans flights
YYZ Toronto 30h 3m ACMU → ACSNUA Toronto (YYZ) to New Orleans flights
LHR London 45h 55m BAIBMU → AYBAEI London (LHR) to New Orleans flights
CLT Charlotte ~14h 30m F9 → AABACYO Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans flights
ORD Chicago ~17h 20m → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shanghai (Pudong) to New Orleans
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
7,718 mi 14h 30m nonstop -13h behind

PVG–MSY 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 MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
CLT ~14h 30m LAX ~16h 36m DFW ~16h 49m ORD ~17h 20m SFO ~19h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
803
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 → MSY
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
44%
Return
MSY → PVG
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 5:00 AM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
7,718 mi / 12,420 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 14h 30m 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–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance7,718 mi / 12,420 km
Flight time14h 30m
Time difference-13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 14h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 7,718 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth and San Francisco.
New Orleans is 13 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from MSY 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 MSY

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PVG to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to MSY is about 14 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,718 miles (12,420 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.