Shanghai (Pudong) to Norfolk (PVG–ORF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop service between PVG and ORF. 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 4 hubs
JFK New York 17h 21m MU → AAAMAT New York (JFK) to Norfolk flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 17h 50m AACZ → AAASQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Norfolk flights
DTW Detroit 18h 30m DL → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Norfolk flights
LAX Los Angeles ~19h 9m 3SCACK → MX Los Angeles (LAX) to Norfolk flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Norfolk
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-12h behind

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

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All flights from Norfolk (ORF) Norfolk to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to ORF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
JFK ~17h 21m DFW ~17h 50m DTW ~18h 30m LAX ~19h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
582
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 → ORF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
ORF → 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. ORF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-12h
Norfolk is 12 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · ORF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 AM in Norfolk.
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–ORF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Norfolk route.
Route details
Time difference-12 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: ORF
Full nameNorfolk International Airport
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to ORF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John F. Kennedy, Dallas Fort Worth and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORF 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.
Norfolk is 12 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from ORF 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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