5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Amenities: There are convenient water dispensers right outside the restrooms nearby—a lifesaver after a long flight.”
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Airports / China / PVG
Large airport · PVG
Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Shanghai (Pudong), China · 13 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
8,851 ratings
0
Operators based
13
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Shanghai (Pudong), ChinaELEV 13 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
8,851
Google reviews
ratings on Google
13
Field elevation
feet above sea level
23
Nearest alternate
nm to CN-0169
Field standing
#103 / 230
China airports by Google rating
4.0★ across 8851 Google ratings , ranked against 230 rated China fields.
23 nm
To the nearest alternate
Shanghai Dachang Air Base (CN-0169), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (ZSPD / PVG) sits in Shanghai (Pudong), China, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 13 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list PVG as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Shanghai Dachang Air Base (CN-0169, 23 nm), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA, 24 nm), and Chenghu General Airport (CN-0316, 52 nm). The field has 5 runways, the longest 13,123-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from PVG are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as 上海 and 上海浦东国际机场. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from PVG to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“I was traveling with elderly, and the staff was exceptionally patient and helpful with us.”
Juliana K5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“🌟 I arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) past midnight, and the entire process was seamless.”
Juliana K5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
ZSPD
IATA
PVG
FAA / Local
ZSPD
Elevation
13 ft
Coordinates
31.1434° N · 121.8050° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs China fields
state range 6–14,472 ft
At 13 ft, PVG sits lower than 95% of the 227 China fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
5 runways
longest 13,123 ft
- 17L/35R13,123 ft × 197 ftConcreteLighted
- 16L/34R12,467 ft × 197 ftConcreteLighted
- 16R/34L12,467 ft × 197 ftConcreteLighted
- 15/3311,155 ft × 197 ftConcreteLighted
- 17R/35L11,154 ft × 197 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,123 ft
PVG's 13,123 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 23nmCN-0169Shanghai Dachang Air BaseShanghai (Baoshan)
- 24nmSHAShanghai Hongqiao International AirportShanghai (Minhang)
- 52nmCN-0316Chenghu General AirportSuzhou
- 54nmCN-0146Daishan Air BaseZhoushan
- 65nmJNHJiaxing Nanhu AirportXiuzhou, Hangzhou
- 70nmNTGNantong Xingdong International AirportNantong (Tongzhou)
Location
Open the full mapZSPD · Shanghai Pudong International Airport · Shanghai (Pudong), China
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PVG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,736 nm | 9h 5m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,273 nm | 10h 20m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,961 nm | 11h 56m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,333 nm | 12h 48m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,473 nm | 13h 8m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,558 nm | 13h 20m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,610 nm | 13h 27m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,653 nm | 13h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PVG?
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,123 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at PVG?
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport has 5 runways; the longest measures 13,123 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to PVG?
- The closest alternate is Shanghai Dachang Air Base (CN-0169), about 23 nm away, followed by Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) at 24 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PVG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 9h 5m (3,736 nm), Honolulu about 10h 20m (4,273 nm), Seattle about 11h 56m (4,961 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.