Taipei to Pudong flights
Pudong lies 688 km (427 mi) north of Taipei, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 38 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.
| Taipei | Pudong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | China |
| Population | 7.9 million | 5.7 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | TSA, 3 km out | SHA, 17 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Pudong
Crossing from Taiwan into China: money changes from the Dollar to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Taipei
Taipei is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,547 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE, 30 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 |
Book a flight to Pudong
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Pudong
Live rooms and prices for Pudong are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Pudong
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Pudong from Taipei?
688 km (427 mi) in a straight line, north of Taipei.
How long does it take to get from Taipei to Pudong by air?
About 1 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Taipei and Pudong?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Taipei to Pudong flights?
Typically Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA); Pudong also has PVG.
What currency do I need in Pudong?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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.