Shanghai (Pudong) to Edmonton (PVG–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PVG and YEG. Nearest airports to PVG with scheduled service: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA, 28 mi) · Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG, 81 mi) · Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX, 85 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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 6 hubs
YVR Vancouver 13h 12m ACMU → ACAFAI Vancouver (YVR) to Edmonton flights
LAX Los Angeles 16h 16m CACKCSG → KEQFWS Los Angeles (LAX) to Edmonton flights
SFO San Francisco 18h 14m MUUA → ACAV San Francisco (SFO) to Edmonton flights
YYZ Toronto 18h 56m ACMU → ACADSAM Toronto (YYZ) to Edmonton flights
AMS Amsterdam 24h 28m CACKCZ → KL Amsterdam (AMS) to Edmonton flights
SEA Seattle 29h 39m CKDL → ASQFQR Seattle (SEA) to Edmonton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shanghai (Pudong) to Edmonton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-14h behind

While no nonstop service exists between PVG and YEG, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to YEG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
YVR ~13h 12m LAX ~16h 16m SFO ~18h 14m YYZ ~18h 56m AMS ~24h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
499
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 → YEG
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
YEG → PVG
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-14h
Edmonton is 14 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · YEG: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 4:00 AM in Edmonton.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders need a visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa) to enter Canada. Apply online through the IRCC portal or at a Canada Visa Application Centre (VAC) in China. The application fee is CAD 100 per person. Processing times vary by location but typically run 20 to 40 business days from Beijing or Shanghai.

You will need a completed application form, digital photo, passport valid for the duration of your stay, proof of funds, travel itinerary, and ties to China (employment letter, property ownership, family). Bank statements covering the last 4 months are expected. Biometrics collection at a VAC is mandatory and costs an additional CAD 85.

Canada issues single-entry and multiple-entry visas. Most applicants now receive a multiple-entry visa valid for up to 10 years, tied to passport expiry. Each stay is limited to 6 months.

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–YEG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Edmonton route.
Route details
Time difference-14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: YEG
Full nameEdmonton International Airport
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to YEG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Edmonton is 14 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vancouver, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.