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Various airlines fly nonstop from Bangkok to Shanghai. The 2,896 km flight takes about 4 hours 5 minutes.
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Bangkok
PVG
Shanghai
- Distance
- 2,896 km
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Bangkok to Shanghai flight guide
Flying from Bangkok to Shanghai
In short
Multiple airlines fly nonstop from Bangkok to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), the main international gateway to China's largest business city. Six leave from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and two, Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air, from Don Mueang (DMK). The 2,896 km flight takes about 4 hours 5 minutes. Business travellers, tourists and people connecting to North America or northern China all use the route.
Shanghai's home airlines and the low-cost choice
China Eastern Airlines and its sister Shanghai Airlines run their main hub at Pudong, and Juneyao Air and Spring Airlines are also based there. Thai Airways International and Thai VietJet Air complete the list from Suvarnabhumi, and Air China resumes flights on 26 October 2026. Spring Airlines, Thai VietJet Air, Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air price the seat alone, with bags and meals as extras, while the full-service airlines include them.
Which Bangkok airport your ticket names
Suvarnabhumi is about 25 km east of the centre, on the Airport Rail Link from Phaya Thai. Don Mueang, in the north, is served by the SRT Dark Red Line and by buses A1 to A4. Check which airport your ticket names, because the two are far apart and a taxi between them can take an hour or more.
Pudong terminals and the south satellite
Pudong opened on 16 September 1999 about 30 km east of the city centre, and it handled almost 85 million passengers in 2025. Flights use Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, with a south satellite concourse, opened in September 2019, linked to both by an underground people mover. Allow extra walking and train time if your gate is there.
The Maglev train reaches Longyang Road in about eight minutes, where you change to the metro. Metro Line 2 also serves both terminals and runs all the way across the city to Hongqiao airport and railway station.
Chinese visa rules
China's entry rules depend on nationality and change from time to time. Confirm yours with the Chinese embassy or the official visa site before booking.
Connecting from Dhaka at Suvarnabhumi
Biman, US-Bangla and Thai Airways land at Suvarnabhumi from Dhaka (see Dhaka to Bangkok flights), and six of the Shanghai airlines leave from the same airport. A Don Mueang flight means crossing Bangkok and checking in again, so leave at least four hours.
Shanghai is one hour ahead of Bangkok all year.
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Bangkok to Shanghai flights at a glance
A number of airlines fly nonstop from Bangkok (BKK) to Shanghai (PVG). The 2,896 km flight takes about 4 hours 5 minutes.
| Flight time | 4h 05m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2,896 km |
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Airlines flying Bangkok to Shanghai
Full-service and low-cost airlines both fly the route, so compare what each fare includes.
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China Eastern Airlines ChinaIATA MU ICAO CESRoutes, baggage & check-in
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Juneyao Air ChinaIATA HO ICAO DKHRoutes, baggage & check-in
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Shanghai Airlines ChinaIATA FM ICAO CSHRoutes, baggage & check-in
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Spring Airlines ChinaIATA 9C ICAO CQHRoutes, baggage & check-in
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Thai Airways International ThailandIATA TG ICAO THARoutes, baggage & check-in
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Thai VietJet Air ThailandIATA VZ ICAO TVJRoutes, baggage & check-in
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Thai AirAsia ThailandIATA FD ICAO AIQRoutes, baggage & check-in
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Thai Lion Air ThailandIATA SL ICAO TLMRoutes, baggage & check-in
Air China resumes 26 October 2026.
Departure and arrival airports
BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Codes
- IATA BKK, DMK
- City
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Terminal (BKK)
- One main terminal building with the SAT-1 satellite concourse, reached by an underground automated train.
- Terminal (DMK)
- Terminal 1 handles international flights and Terminal 2 domestic ones.
- Time zone
- UTC+7, no daylight saving
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Codes
- IATA PVG
- City
- Shanghai, China
- Getting into town
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport is about 30 km east of the city centre. The Maglev train reaches Longyang Road in about eight minutes, where you change to the metro; Metro Line 2 also serves both terminals.
- Time zone
- UTC+8
How to book Bangkok to Shanghai for less
Practical points for booking this route.
2Bangkok airports
Check which Bangkok airport
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) are far apart. Low-cost flights on this route use Don Mueang, so match the airport to your hotel or connecting flight before you pay.
Low-costbags are extra
Add bags when you book
Spring Airlines, Thai VietJet Air, Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air charge for checked baggage. It is cheaper added online at booking than at the airport.
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Entry rules for Bangladeshi passports change from time to time, so confirm them with the Chinese embassy or the official visa site before you book.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
From Suvarnabhumi, several airlines fly the route; from Don Mueang, Bangkok's low-cost airport, it is Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air. Air China resumes 26 October 2026. Schedules change by season, so check the flights for your dates in the search above.
About 4 hours 5 minutes in the air. The two airports are 2,896 km apart in a straight line; actual times vary a little by airline, aircraft and wind.
Both. Several airlines use Suvarnabhumi (BKK); two use Don Mueang (DMK). The airports are on opposite sides of the city, so check the code on your ticket.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is about 30 km east of the city centre. The Maglev train reaches Longyang Road in about eight minutes, where you change to the metro; Metro Line 2 also serves both terminals.
The Shanghai Maglev runs to Longyang Road in about eight minutes; from there, Metro Line 2 continues into the centre.
Pudong has two main terminals. Your ticket shows the terminal; check it before you set off, as the two are a walk or shuttle apart.
General
The clock moves one hour forward from Thai time (Thailand is UTC+7). Neither side uses daylight saving, so the gap stays the same all year.
That depends on your nationality, and the rules change from time to time. Confirm with the Chinese embassy or the official visa site before you book.
Yes. Fly Dhaka to Bangkok on Biman, US-Bangla or Thai Airways, all of which land at Suvarnabhumi, then take one of the Shanghai flights. Booking both legs on one Thai Airways ticket, where available, keeps you airside with your bag checked through. Two separate tickets mean clearing Thai immigration, which needs a Thai visa.
What's included
It depends on the airline. Spring Airlines, Thai VietJet Air, Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air are low-cost carriers whose basic fares include only a cabin bag, so add checked baggage when you book. The full-service airlines normally include a checked bag; the allowance is shown on your booking.
Cancellations & changes
Air China resumes 26 October 2026. Airlines publish these changes in advance, but dates can move, so check the schedule before you book.
Stay & facilities
On the full-service airlines, request a Muslim (halal) meal when you book or at least 24 hours before departure through the airline's manage-booking page. On Spring Airlines, Thai VietJet Air, Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air, meals are bought online or on board; check the menu for halal options.
