Shanghai (PVG) to Lincang (LNJ) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Lincang (LNJ): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,427 miles (2,296 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kunming and Chengdu.
Airlines flying nonstop from PVG to LNJ
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book PVG to LNJ 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 France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
PVG to LNJ with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U
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- Via Chengdu (TFU)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U
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PVG to LNJ: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from PVG to LNJ?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Lincang (LNJ).
How far is Shanghai from Lincang by plane?
Shanghai (PVG) and Lincang (LNJ) are 1,427 miles (2,296 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 LNJ award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does PVG to LNJ cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for PVG to LNJ with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Shanghai and Lincang?
The most direct connections are through Kunming (KMG) and Chengdu (TFU). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Kunming.
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.