Shanghai (Pudong) to Beijing (PVG–PKX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–PKX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, China Southern Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 652 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 14 | 321 | 2h20-2h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 14 | 321 | 2h20-2h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 14 | 321 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| AY Finnair | 7 | 320 | 2h30 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→PKX | SHA→PKX | NTG→PKX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 49 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 5m | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · PKX: 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.
PVG–PKX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to PKX
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Finnair, Air China, China Southern Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to PKX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to PKX ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 652 miles (1,050 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CGD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Wuxi (WUX).