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Airport Reference

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai, China

IATA CodePVG
ICAO CodeZSPD
CityShanghai
CountryChina
Time ZoneAsia/Shanghai
Coordinates31.1443, 121.8083
Elevation13 ft / 4 m above sea level
State/RegionShanghai

Booking Through PVG Across GDS Systems

The same availability check looks different depending on the GDS in front of you. Here's the pattern for a generic search into PVG, using PVG as the destination:

Amadeus:  AN15JULLHRPVG
Sabre:    A15JUNLHRPVG
Galileo:  A/15JUNLHRPVG

Swap in the actual origin code and date for a live search — the structure (date, then city pair) stays the same across systems.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)9,241 km / 5,742 mi≈ 10.9h nonstop
JFK (New York)11,873 km / 7,378 mi≈ 14.0h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)6,449 km / 4,007 mi≈ 7.6h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)3,805 km / 2,364 mi≈ 4.5h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)7,865 km / 4,887 mi≈ 9.3h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Connection Notes for PVG

Singapore is the closest of the listed hubs to PVG, at roughly 4.5 hours nonstop, while New York is the furthest, at roughly 14.0 hours. When an itinerary routes a client through PVG as a connection point rather than a final destination, it's worth confirming minimum connection time directly with the airport or airline — this varies by terminal and by whether the connection involves a change of airline alliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Shanghai?

The main IATA airport code for Shanghai is PVG — Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

What time zone is Shanghai Pudong International Airport in?

Shanghai Pudong International Airport operates on Asia/Shanghai time.

How does PVG appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, PVG appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...PVG... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

Which major hub is closest to PVG?

Of the reference hubs listed on this page, Singapore is the closest to PVG, at an estimated 4.5 hours nonstop flight time.

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