Shanghai (Pudong) to Wuhan (Huangpi) (PVG–WUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–WUH is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 450 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 28 | 738 | 1h45-2h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 21 | 738 | 1h50-2h10 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 21 | 738, C09 | 1h50-2h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 14 | 738 | 2h05 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France | 7 | 738 | 2h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Wuhan (Huangpi) from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→WUH | SHA→WUH | NTG→WUH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 91 | 28 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 55m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · WUH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Wuhan (Huangpi).
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.
Metro Line 2 runs from the airport to Wuhan Station (high-speed rail connections to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu) and the city centre in 50–60 minutes for CNY 8–12. DiDi and taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to central Wuhan run CNY 80–140. Airport shuttle buses serve multiple city zones and rail stations for CNY 20.
Wuhan's extensive high-speed rail network makes it a viable transit hub for domestic onward travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal arrivals hall.
Humid subtropical climate. Wuhan is one of China's "Three Furnaces." Summers (June–August) are brutally hot and humid at 32–38°C with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent thunderstorms causing ground delays. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp at 0–8°C, with occasional freezing rain and ice that disrupts ramp operations more than snow.
Spring (March–May) brings heavy rain and flooding risk from the Yangtze and Han rivers. Autumn (September–October) is the most comfortable season. Buildings are aggressively air-conditioned in summer. Pack a layer for indoors.
PVG–WUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to WUH
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Air France, China Southern Airlines, Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines. With 91 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to WUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to WUH ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 450 miles (725 km). There are approximately 91 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 189 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Zhoushan (HSN).