Shanghai (Pudong) to Liangshan (Xichang) (PVG–XIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EY5916
EY Etihad
32N
6:30 AM
CST TS1
10:10 AM
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6579
MU China Eastern
32N
6:30 AM
CST T1
10:35 AM
CST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY5923
EY Etihad
32N
10:55 AM
CST
1:45 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6580
MU China Eastern
32N
11:35 AM
CST
2:50 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Liangshan (Xichang)
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,198 mi 3h 40m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

PVG–XIC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,198 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–XIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 5 32N 3h40
MU China Eastern Airlines 3 32N 4h05 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – EY, MU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (5 flights/wk, 63%)
SkyTeam: MU (3 flights/wk, 38%)
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 XIC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to XIC.
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One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,079
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 Liangshan (Xichang) from Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Xichang Qingshan Airport.
Metric PVG→XIC NGB→XIC HGH→XIC
Distance from PVG 93 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 8 11 3
Flight time 3h 40m 2h 50m 3h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Xichang Qingshan Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Liangshan (Xichang) is 0 hours the same as Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · XIC: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Liangshan (Xichang).
Distance & Flight Time
1,198 mi / 1,927 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m to 4h 5m.
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–XIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Liangshan (Xichang) route.
Route details
Distance1,198 mi / 1,927 km
Flight time3h 40m to 4h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 9 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: XIC
IATA / ICAOXIC / ZUXC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation5,112 ft / 1,558 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to XIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport take approximately 3h 40m to 4h 5m. The route covers 1,198 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from PVG to XIC. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MIG, SZX, HGH, LZO, KWE, CGO, CTU, XIY, CAN, NGB, CKG, PEK, YBP and TFU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from XIC to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NGB and 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 XIC

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVG to XIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to XIC ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,198 miles (1,927 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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