Vientiane to Shanghai (Pudong) (VTE–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MU284
MU China Eastern
32N
1:05 AM
+07 TT1
5:50 AM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU283
MU China Eastern
32N
8:50 PM
CST TS1
12:05 AM+1
+07
4h 15m
59%
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
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 5h 25m QV CACZFM Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 28m AQCZQV 3UAQCA Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
WNZ Wenzhou (Longwan) 5h 43m KN CAFMHO Wenzhou (Longwan) (WNZ) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 55m MU AFBACZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
KMG Kunming 6h 3UCZMU 3UAFAY Kunming (KMG) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
BKK Bangkok 6h 50m LYOSQV 9CFMHO Bangkok (BKK) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
CKG Chongqing 7h 5m G5PN 3U9CAF Chongqing (CKG) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 7h 8m K6QVVJ CACZHO Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 7h 40m 3U 3UAYBA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
SJW Shijiazhuang 7h 45m KN 9CKNMF Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
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Vientiane to Shanghai (Pudong)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,508 mi 3h 45m nonstop +1h ahead

VTE–PVG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,508 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VTE–PVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 3 32N 3h45 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (3 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, VTE to PVG direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VTE to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,774
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
+1h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.
VTE: +07 · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vientiane, it's 7:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong).
Distance & Flight Time
1,508 mi / 2,427 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m gate to gate.
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.

VTE–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vientiane to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Distance1,508 mi / 2,427 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VTE
IATA / ICAOVTE / VLVT
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Elevation564 ft / 172 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VTE to PVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Wattay International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport take about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,508 miles.
1 airline operates flights from VTE 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 Changsha Huanghua, Guangzhou Baiyun and Wenzhou Longwan.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.
Yes, return flights from PVG to VTE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 VTE to PVG

Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

VTE to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VTE to PVG is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,508 miles (2,427 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 Changsha Huanghua, Guangzhou Baiyun and Wenzhou Longwan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.