Beijing to Pudong flights
Pudong lies 1,068 km (664 mi) south-east of Beijing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 7 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Pudong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 19 million | 5.7 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | SHA, 17 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Pudong
Pudong is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 31 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport | SHA | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,154 ft | 10 ft |
| Shanghai Pudong International Airport | PVG | 31 km (19 mi) | 13,123 ft | 13 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pudong from Beijing?
1,068 km (664 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Pudong by air?
About 2 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Pudong?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Beijing to Pudong flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA); Pudong also has PVG.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.