Shanghai (Pudong) to Moscow (PVG–SVO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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MU247
MU China Eastern
333
9:25 AM
CST T1
2:25 PM
MSK
10h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU591
MU China Eastern
333
12:05 PM
CST TS1
5:00 PM
MSK
9h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SU209
SU Aeroflot
77W
12:23 PM
CST TT2
4:36 PM
MSK
9h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6019
MU China Eastern
332
1:15 PM
CST T1
6:10 PM
MSK
9h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU248
MU China Eastern
333
4:50 PM
MSK TC
7:00 AM+1
CST
9h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU592
MU China Eastern
333
7:05 PM
MSK TC
8:55 AM+1
CST
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6020
MU China Eastern
332
8:25 PM
MSK TC
10:35 AM+1
CST
9h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SU208
SU Aeroflot
77W
8:34 PM
MSK TC
9:35 AM+1
CST
8h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Moscow
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 4,257 mi 9h 13m nonstop -5h behind 44 1-stop hubs

PVG–SVO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and Aeroflot lead the route. The flight covers 4,257 miles in approximately 9h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–SVO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 21 332, 333 9h55-10h SkyTeam
SU Aeroflot 7 77W 9h13 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – MU
333 Airbus A330-300 – MU
77W Boeing 777-300ER – SU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU + SU (28 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 SVO direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to SVO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,578
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.

Other ways to reach Moscow from Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Sheremetyevo International Airport.
Metric PVG→SVO HGH→SVO
Distance from PVG 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 28 3
Flight time 9h 13m 10h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Sheremetyevo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Moscow is 5 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · SVO: MSK

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 1:00 PM in Moscow.
Distance & Flight Time
4,257 mi / 6,851 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 13m to 10h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Russia visa-free for up to 30 days under a decree effective from December 1, 2025 through September 14, 2026. The exemption covers tourism, business, family visits, transit, and cultural or sports events. A valid ordinary Chinese passport is the only document required at the border. Work, study, and long-term residency still require a standard Russian visa.

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–SVO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Moscow route.
Route details
Distance4,257 mi / 6,851 km
Flight time9h 13m to 10h
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SVO
IATA / ICAOSVO / UUEE
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Passengers/yr43.7M
Elevation622 ft / 190 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to SVO flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport take approximately 9h 13m to 10h. The route covers 4,257 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines and Aeroflot.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from PVG to SVO. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HGH, PKX, GYD, IKA, KZN, IKT, VVO, CXR, XIY, KHV, WUH, DEL, HAK, BAH, TAS, TFU, SGN, PEK, BEG, CAI, LED, IST, CAN, ALA, BKK, DXB, SHE, SYX, TAO, CKG, AUH, HAN, BSZ, SZX, DPS, HKG, CMB, OVB, URC, HKT, RUH, CIT, MLE and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Moscow is 5 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from SVO to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HGH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to SVO

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines and Aeroflot. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PVG to SVO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to SVO ranges from 9 hours 13 minutes to 10 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,257 miles (6,851 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via HGH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH).