Shanghai (PVG) to Dubai (DXB) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Dubai (DXB): China Eastern Airlines and Emirates. The two airports are 4,007 miles (6,448 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 51 ways to fly it with one stop, through Wuhan, Delhi and Chengdu and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from PVG to DXB
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- EmiratesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book PVG to DXB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Emirates
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Emirates
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Emirates
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
What PVG to DXB costs in miles
One way, from the Award Flight Pricer's charts (November 2026). Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Business | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 25,500 | 75,000 | $44–360 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 | 90,000 | $34–170 |
PVG to DXB with one stop
51 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines the whole way
- Via Delhi (DEL)Air India the whole way
+2 - Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U
+4
3U - Via Chongqing (CKG)Air China the whole way3U
+8 - Via Hangzhou (HGH)China Eastern Airlines, then Emirates
- Via Kathmandu (KTM)Himalaya Airlines the whole wayH9
H9RA - Via Kolkata (CCU)IndiGo, then Emirates and flydubai
- Via Urumqi (URC)Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 2 more, then China Southern AirlinesY8+1
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
+1 - Via Almaty (ALA)Air Astana the whole way
- Via Tashkent (TAS)China Eastern Airlines, then Uzbekistan Airways, flydubai and 1 moreHYC6
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way+5
- Via Shymkent (CIT)SCAT Airlines, then flydubaiDV
- Via Hanoi (HAN)Vietnam Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 3 more, then Emirates
+2 - Via Shenzhen (SZX)China Southern Airlines the whole way+3
PVG to DXB: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from PVG to DXB?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Emirates fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Dubai (DXB).
How far is Shanghai from Dubai by plane?
Shanghai (PVG) and Dubai (DXB) are 4,007 miles (6,448 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PVG to DXB award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does PVG to DXB cost?
In the Award Flight Pricer it starts at 25,500 miles in economy with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and 75,000 in business with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, one way, plus taxes and fees. Prices change with season and availability, so search the dates you want before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Shanghai and Dubai?
The most direct connections are through Wuhan (WUH), Delhi (DEL), Chengdu (TFU), Chongqing (CKG) and Hangzhou (HGH). On 22 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Wuhan.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.