Shanghai (Pudong) to Zhaotong (PVG–ZAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 7 hubs
KMG Kunming 5h 18m 3UAFBA → MU Kunming (KMG) to Zhaotong flights
JHG Jinghong (Gasa) 5h 40m 3U9CHO → G5 Jinghong (Gasa) (JHG) to Zhaotong flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 6h 9m 3UAFBA → TV Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Zhaotong flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 7h 25m 3UAFAQ → CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Zhaotong flights
CKG Chongqing 7h 55m 3U9CAF → 3UG5 Chongqing (CKG) to Zhaotong flights
PKX Beijing 11h 20m 3UCACZ → EYMU Beijing (PKX) to Zhaotong flights
HGH Hangzhou 20h 36m MU → 3U Hangzhou (HGH) to Zhaotong flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shanghai (Pudong) to Zhaotong
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,125 mi 3h 30m nonstop

PVG–ZAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,125 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–ZAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 3 737 3h30 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVG to ZAT direction.
Mon
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Tue
1
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Wed
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Thu
1
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Fri
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Sat
1
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to ZAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
KMG ~5h 18m JHG ~5h 40m XIY ~6h 9m CAN ~7h 25m CKG ~7h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
697
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Zhaotong from Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Zhaotong Zhaoyang Airport （Not fully opened).
Metric PVG→ZAT HGH→ZAT
Distance from PVG – 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 7
Flight time 3h 30m 2h 16m
Hangzhou (HGH) to Zhaotong flights
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Zhaotong Zhaoyang Airport （Not fully opened).
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Zhaotong.
Distance & Flight Time
1,125 mi / 1,810 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m gate to gate.
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–ZAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Zhaotong route.
Route details
Distance1,125 mi / 1,810 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ZAT
Full nameZhaotong Zhaoyang Airport （Not fully opened)
IATA / ICAOZAT / –
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to ZAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zhaotong Zhaoyang Airport （Not fully opened) take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,125 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PVG to ZAT: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kunming Changshui, Xishuangbanna Gasa and Xi'an Xianyang.
Yes, return flights from ZAT 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 ZAT

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Zhaotong Zhaoyang Airport （Not fully opened) (ZAT) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVG to ZAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to ZAT is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,125 miles (1,810 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kunming Changshui, Xishuangbanna Gasa and Xi'an Xianyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH).