Flights Amsterdam → Shanghai
AMS → PVG
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 11h 33m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Amsterdam to Shanghai, operating with a Boeing 747 aircraft. The destination airport in Shanghai opened in 1999 and currently serves over 84 million passengers annually.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Shanghai (PVG) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Shanghai the average ATFM delay is 4.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Shanghai: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Shanghai (PVG) heads north-east for about 8,910 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 33m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Shanghai it is 4.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
Airlines operating AMS-PVG
Airports
Frequently asked questions about AMS-PVG
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 11h 33m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Amsterdam-Shanghai route is about 8,910 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
