Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang (PVG–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FM877
FM Shanghai
7M8
1:50 AM
CST T1
7:30 AM
+08
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C7259
9C Spring
320
9:17 AM
CST T2
2:39 PM
+08
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1365
HO Juneyao
32N
5:10 PM
CST T2
11:00 PM
+08
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1366
HO Juneyao
32N
12:46 AM
+08
5:16 AM
CST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM878
FM Shanghai
7M8
8:30 AM
+08
1:40 PM
CST
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C7260
9C Spring
320
4:43 PM
+08
9:22 PM
CST
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,267 mi 5h 22m nonstop 16 1-stop hubs

PVG–PEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 2,267 miles in approximately 5h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–PEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9C Spring Airlines 7 320 5h22
FM Shanghai Airlines 7 7M8 5h40
HO Juneyao Air 7 32N 5h50
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
32N Airbus A320neo – HO
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C + FM + HO (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVG to PEN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,032
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Penang is 0 hours the same as Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · PEN: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Penang.
Distance & Flight Time
2,267 mi / 3,648 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 22m to 5h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective since July 2025. The cumulative stay must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. Permitted purposes include tourism, business, and family visits. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Employment and study still require a visa obtained in advance.

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.

PVG–PEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Penang route.
Route details
Distance2,267 mi / 3,648 km
Flight time5h 22m to 5h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PEN
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to PEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Penang International Airport take approximately 5h 22m to 5h 50m. The route covers 2,267 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Air.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from PVG to PEN. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DMK, XMN, KWE, KMG, SZX, BKI, SGN, CKG, KUL, SIN, CAN, TPE, HKG, HKT, CGK and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PEN 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to PEN

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Penang International Airport (PEN) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Air. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PVG to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to PEN ranges from 5 hours 22 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,267 miles (3,648 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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