Venezia (VE) to Shanghai (Pudong) (VCE–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MU786
MU China Eastern
359
11:30 AM
CEST
5:00 AM+1
CST
11h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU785
MU China Eastern
359
1:20 AM
CST TS1
7:40 AM
CEST
12h 20m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
VIE Vienna 13h 15m ACAZFR AZOS Vienna (VIE) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
AMS Amsterdam 13h 20m AMG3GA CACZKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
FCO Rome 13h 25m AFARAZ ARMU Rome (FCO) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
PEK Beijing 13h 30m CA AFCAEY Beijing (PEK) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
MUC Munich 13h 41m ACAZEN AZCALH Munich (MUC) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
IST Istanbul 13h 48m 6EGFMH MUTK Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 13h 54m ACAZDE AZCACZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 14h 5m AYFRJL AYHOMU Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 14h 33m AFAMG3 AFMU Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
BCN Barcelona 14h 35m FRIBLL CAMUZH Barcelona (BCN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
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Venezia (VE) to Shanghai (Pudong)
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,546 mi 11h 30m nonstop +6h ahead

VCE–PVG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,546 miles in approximately 11h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VCE–PVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 5 359 11h30 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, VCE to PVG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VCE to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,673
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 6 hours ahead of Venezia (VE).
VCE: CEST · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Venezia (VE), it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai (Pudong).
Distance & Flight Time
5,546 mi / 8,925 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter China visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. This unilateral policy covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. It is valid through December 31, 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

The 30-day count starts the day after entry. Leaving for Hong Kong, Macau, or a neighboring country and returning does not reset the clock. For stays longer than 30 days, apply for a standard visa at a Chinese embassy before travel.

Getting from PVG

Maglev to Longyang Road (8 min, ¥50) is a fast exit; transfer to Metro Line 2 onward. Metro Line 2 runs directly from PVG T1/T2 to People's Square and Hongqiao Airport (1.5–2 hrs, ¥7). Taxis have a meter; expect ¥130–200 to Puxi (west side) depending on destination and traffic tunnels used.Airport buses serve multiple city zones (¥22–36, 60–90 min). DiDi ride-hail is available and typically cheaper than street taxis for longer distances.

Shanghai (Pudong) Climate

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and oppressively humid (28–37°C) with typhoon risk. Storms can cause flight cancellations with little warning. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp (1–8°C) with occasional frost. Dense fog disrupts departures regularly in January–February.

Spring is rainy and mild. Autumn (October–November) is the most settled period. Clear skies and 12–22°C make it the best window for travel. Pack layers for shoulder seasons. An umbrella is useful year-round.

VCE–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Venezia (VE) to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Distance5,546 mi / 8,925 km
Flight time11h 30m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VCE
IATA / ICAOVCE / LIPZ
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation7 ft / 2 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VCE to PVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport take about 11h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 5,546 miles.
1 airline operates flights from VCE to PVG: 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 Vienna, Amsterdam and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PVG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 6 hours ahead of Venezia (VE).
Yes, return flights from PVG to VCE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from VCE to PVG

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

VCE to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VCE to PVG is about 11 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,546 miles (8,925 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Amsterdam and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.