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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between YEG and PVG. Nearest airports to YEG with scheduled service: Whitecourt Airport (YZU, 107 mi) · Bonnyville Airport (YBY, 135 mi) · Lloydminster Airport (YLL, 145 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 7 hubs
YVR Vancouver 15h 24m ACAFAI ACMU Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
SEA Seattle 18h 13m ASDLQF DL Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
SFO San Francisco 19h 6m ACAVEK MUUA San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
YYZ Toronto 19h 38m ACAFAM ACCZMU Toronto (YYZ) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
AMS Amsterdam 21h 5m KL CACZKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
LAX Los Angeles 21h 49m QFWS 5YCACK Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
ORD Chicago ~19h 58m UA 5YCACK Chicago (ORD) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Edmonton to Shanghai (Pudong)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+14h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
512
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YEG → PVG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PVG → YEG
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays →

Other ways to reach Shanghai (Pudong) from Edmonton

Nearby airports with service to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Metric YEG→PVG YYC→PVG
Distance from YEG 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YEG with service to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Edmonton, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai (Pudong).
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under a temporary policy running through December 31, 2026. This covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. The exemption applies to ordinary passports only. Carry supporting documents such as hotel bookings and return tickets. Check whether this policy has been extended before booking travel beyond 2026.

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.

YEG–PVG Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YEG to PVG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver, Seattle–Tacoma and San Francisco.
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 14 hours ahead of Edmonton.
Nearby alternatives include YYC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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, Seattle–Tacoma and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Calgary (YYC).