Shanghai (Pudong) to Sydney (Mascot) (PVG–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–SYD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air and DKH lead the route. The flight covers 4,888 miles in approximately 9h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: QF | 14 | 359 | 10h20-10h40 | – | SkyTeam | QF |
| HO Juneyao Air | 4 | 789 | 9h50 | – | – | – |
| DKH DKH | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→SYD | HGH→SYD | NKG→SYD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 103 mi | 178 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 25 | 4 | 3 |
| Flight time | 9h 50m | 10h 35m | 11h 5m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · SYD: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 8:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Chinese passport holders need a visa to enter Australia. The most common option is the Visitor visa (subclass 600), which costs AUD 190 and allows stays up to 3, 6, or 12 months. Apply online through immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Processing takes 20 to 30 days for the tourist stream, but can be longer during busy periods.
Required documents include proof of funds, travel itinerary, employment letter, and bank statements. If you have family in Australia, an invitation letter helps. Australia also offers a 10-year frequent traveler visa (subclass 600) for Chinese nationals at AUD 1,085, with each stay capped at 3 months. All applicants may need to provide biometrics at the Australian Visa Application Centre in their city. Health examinations are required for stays over 3 months.
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.
Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.
The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.
PVG–SYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to SYD
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from DKH, Juneyao Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PVG to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to SYD ranges from 9 hours 50 minutes to 11 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,888 miles (7,865 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via GUM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH) and Nanjing (NKG).