Shanghai (Pudong) to Papeete (PVG–PPT) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
AKL Auckland 18h 25m CKLAMU NZQFTN Auckland (AKL) to Papeete flights
LAX Los Angeles 20h 52m CACKCSG AFKLNZ Los Angeles (LAX) to Papeete flights
SFO San Francisco 24h 24m MUUA BFTXUA San Francisco (SFO) to Papeete flights
NRT Narita ~15h 15m 9CCACZ TN Narita (NRT) to Papeete flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu ~16h 39m AS Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Papeete flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Papeete
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 6,758 mi 11h 30m nonstop -18h behind

PVG–PPT had nonstop service from Air Tahiti Nui, last on the schedule in February 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 6,758 miles in 11h 30m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PVG–PPT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TN Air Tahiti Nui 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to PPT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
116
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
-18h
Papeete is 18 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · PPT: -10

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 12:00 AM in Papeete.
Distance & Flight Time
6,758 mi / 10,876 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders can enter French Polynesia visa-free for up to 14 days, but only when the trip is booked through an authorized travel agency as a package. Without an agency booking, a standard French overseas territory visa is required. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the departure date, and travel insurance with medical and repatriation coverage is mandatory.

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–PPT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Papeete route.
Route details
Distance6,758 mi / 10,876 km
Flight time11h 30m
Time difference-18 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PPT
IATA / ICAOPPT / NTAA
TimezonePacific/Tahiti
Elevation5 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to PPT flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Fa'a'ā International Airport take about 11h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 6,758 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PVG to PPT: Air Tahiti Nui. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 11h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Auckland, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Papeete is 18 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to PPT

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) had nonstop service from Air Tahiti Nui, last on the schedule in February 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PVG to PPT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to PPT is about 11 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,758 miles (10,876 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Auckland, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.