Shanghai to Bangkok flights
Direct and connecting flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Shanghai to Bangkok take?
Flight time from Shanghai (PVG) to Bangkok (BKK) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Bangkok?
Airline availability for PVG to BKK changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Bangkok?
Direct (nonstop) availability on PVG to BKK varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Spring Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- China Eastern Airlines5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
- Thai Airways International5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
- Shanghai Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Juneyao Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| China Eastern Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Thai Airways International | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Shanghai Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Juneyao Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning PVG → BKK
PVG to BKK is a medium-haul route of 2,897 km (1,800 mi). See the return BKK → PVG route.
Alternative airports near Shanghai: Shanghai (SHA) — 45 km.
Alternative airports near Bangkok: Bangkok (DMK) — 30 km, Nakhon Pathom (KDT) — 101 km, Pattaya (UTP) — 115 km.