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Flights between Auckland (AKL) and Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG)

Auckland International Airport, New Zealand ↔ Shanghai Pudong International Airport, China

A direct route between Auckland and Shanghai (Pudong) appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 27 Jul 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Air New Zealand (NZ)China Eastern Airlines (MU)
Distance
9,369 km
5,822 miles
Est. flight time
12h 13m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in New Zealand

Jan
22°
27/17
70mm
Feb
22°
27/17
85mm
Mar
21°
26/16
90mm
Apr
18°
23/13
100mm
May
15°
20/10
115mm
Jun
13°
18/8
135mm
Jul
12°
17/7
135mm
Aug
13°
18/8
115mm
Sep
15°
20/10
90mm
Oct
17°
22/12
100mm
Nov
19°
24/14
85mm
Dec
21°
26/16
80mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in China

Jan
3°
8/-2
3mm
Feb
6°
11/1
8mm
Mar
13°
18/8
10mm
Apr
21°
26/16
20mm
May
26°
31/21
35mm
Jun
30°
35/25
75mm
Jul
31°
36/26
195mm
Aug
30°
35/25
180mm
Sep
26°
31/21
50mm
Oct
20°
25/15
20mm
Nov
12°
17/7
6mm
Dec
5°
10/0
2mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

New Zealand: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗China: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Auckland from Shanghai (Pudong)?

Auckland (AKL) and Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) are around 9,369 km (5,822 miles) apart — an estimated 12h 13m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the AKL–PVG route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Auckland and Shanghai (Pudong)?

Time difference ~ 5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in China?

Across China, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 31°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for New Zealand and China?

The UK FCDO currently rates New Zealand as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates China as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.