Wellington to Shanghai (Pudong) (WLG–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between WLG and PVG. Nearest airports to WLG with scheduled service: Woodbourne Airport (BHE, 50 mi) · Palmerston North Airport (PMR, 81 mi) · Nelson Airport (NSN, 82 mi)
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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 4 hubs
AKL Auckland 14h 25m BRCAEY MUNZ Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 16h 58m 6EAIAS HOMUQF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
MEL Melbourne 17h 35m 6EAIAY HOMUQF Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
BNE Brisbane 31h 38m 6EBREK MUQF Brisbane (BNE) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
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Wellington to Shanghai (Pudong)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-4h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for WLG to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
145
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
-4h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 4 hours behind Wellington.
WLG: NZST · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Wellington, it's 2:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong).
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.

WLG–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wellington to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: WLG
IATA / ICAOWLG / NZWN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation41 ft / 12 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WLG to PVG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Auckland, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Melbourne.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 4 hours behind Wellington.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Auckland, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Melbourne. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.