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Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is an international airport serving Shanghai (Pudong) (Shanghai Municipality), China. Its IATA code is PVG and its ICAO code is ZSPD. It has 5 runways, the longest 4,000 m long.
- IATAPVG
- ICAOZSPD
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- PVG
- ICAO code
- ZSPD
- City
- Shanghai (Pudong)
- Region / province
- Shanghai Municipality
- Country / territory
- China
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 31.1434° N, 121.8050° E
- Elevation
- 4 m (13 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 5
- Longest runway
- 4,000 m (13,123 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R | 4,000 m13,123 ft | Concrete |
| 16L/34R | 3,800 m12,467 ft | Concrete |
| 16R/34L | 3,800 m12,467 ft | Concrete |
| 15/33 | 3,400 m11,155 ft | Concrete |
| 17R/35L | 3,400 m11,154 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
2,173 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
1,937 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,746 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 55 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.750 MHz |
| Approach APP | 120.300 MHz |
| Approach APP | 121.300 MHz |
| Approach APP | 123.800 MHz |
| Approach APP | 126.300 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.850 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 121.950 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.650 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.800 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.400 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.800 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 124.350 MHz |
Air freight to and from Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Shanghai (Pudong) through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in China
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport | SHA | 45 km |
| Nantong Xingdong International Airport | NTG | 130 km |
| Sunan Shuofang International Airport | WUX | 136 km |
| Zhoushan Putuoshan International Airport | HSN | 145 km |
| Ningbo Lishe International Airport | NGB | 150 km |
| Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport | HGH | 166 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Shanghai Pudong International Airport?
The IATA code of Shanghai Pudong International Airport is PVG and its ICAO code is ZSPD. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Shanghai Pudong International Airport located?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is in Shanghai (Pudong), Shanghai Municipality, China, at coordinates 31.1434° N, 121.8050° E and an elevation of 4 m (13 ft).
How far is Shanghai Pudong International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,746 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 1,937 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,173 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 3 h 55 min.
How long is the runway at Shanghai Pudong International Airport?
The longest runway at Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 4,000 m (13,123 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 5 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Shanghai Pudong International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.