Shanghai (Pudong) to West Palm Beach (PVG–PBI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8,189 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1d 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 3 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 17h 32m AACZ → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to West Palm Beach flights
JFK New York 19h 15m MU → AFB6DL New York (JFK) to West Palm Beach flights
DTW Detroit 37h 29m DL → DLVS Detroit (DTW) to West Palm Beach flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to West Palm Beach
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
8,189 mi 2h 53m nonstop -12h behind

PVG–PBI 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 PBI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
DFW ~17h 32m JFK ~19h 15m DTW ~37h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
383
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 → PBI
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
PBI → PVG
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PBI delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-12h
West Palm Beach is 12 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · PBI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 AM in West Palm Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
8,189 mi / 13,178 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 53m 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–PBI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to West Palm Beach route.
Route details
Distance8,189 mi / 13,178 km
Flight time2h 53m
Time difference-12 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: PBI
Full namePalm Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to PBI flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport take about 2h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 8,189 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, John F. Kennedy and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
West Palm Beach is 12 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 PBI

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PVG to PBI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to PBI is about 2 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 8,189 miles (13,178 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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