Shanghai (Pudong) to Beijing (PVG–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PVG–PEK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Air China and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 683 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: EY, QF | 35 | 321, 32N | 2h14-2h30 | – | SkyTeam | EY, QF |
| CA Air China Also: LY, NZ, SC, ZH | 33 | 321, 333, 33F, 359, 77F | 1h55-2h50 | – | Star Alliance | LY, NZ, SC, ZH |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 2h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→PEK | SHA→PEK | NTG→PEK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 178 | 464 | 54 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h | 1h 45m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
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.
Airport Express to Dongzhimen takes 16 minutes (¥25) and connects to Metro Lines 2 and 13 for central Beijing. Running 6am to 11pm from T2 and T3. It bypasses road congestion regardless of traffic conditions.Taxis use the meter; central Beijing runs ¥80–120 from the airport. Didi ride-hailing is available and widely used. Airport express buses (¥25–30) serve multiple city zones. T3 (international hub) and T2 are connected by a free inter-terminal bus if not airside. Note: Beijing has two airports; Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) are not connected by convenient transport.
Humid continental climate with cold, dry winters (−8 to 2°C) and hot summers (28–35°C). The primary flight disruption risks are winter fog and smog (November–February, heavily air quality-dependent), summer thunderstorms (July–August), and spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March–May) that can reduce visibility rapidly.
Fall (September–October) brings clear skies and minimal disruptions. The 2022 Winter Olympics improved Beijing's snowfall preparedness. Fog and smog remain serious delay causes through winter.
PVG–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to PEK
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Air China and Hainan Airlines. With 178 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to PEK is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 683 miles (1,100 km). There are approximately 178 weekly flights outbound and 175 return, totaling 353 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Yantai Penglai, Dalian Zhoushuizi and Hefei Xinqiao. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Wuxi (WUX).