Shanghai (Pudong) to Richmond (PVG–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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7,536 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2w 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 5 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 17h 47m AACZ → AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond flights
DTW Detroit 18h 12m DL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Richmond flights
LAX Los Angeles 19h 44m 3SCACK → MX Los Angeles (LAX) to Richmond flights
SFO San Francisco 22h 54m MUUA → MX San Francisco (SFO) to Richmond flights
JFK New York 23h 43m MU → AMCIDL New York (JFK) to Richmond flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Richmond
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
7,536 mi 0h 33m nonstop -12h behind

PVG–RIC 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 RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
DFW ~17h 47m DTW ~18h 12m LAX ~19h 44m SFO ~22h 54m JFK ~23h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
597
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 → RIC
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
Return
RIC → PVG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-12h
Richmond is 12 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 AM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
7,536 mi / 12,127 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 33m 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–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance7,536 mi / 12,127 km
Flight time0h 33m
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: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 0h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 7,536 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Los Angeles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RIC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Richmond 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 RIC

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PVG to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to RIC is about 0 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,536 miles (12,127 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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