JFK to shanghai flights China Eastern Airlines

China's Eastern Airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to JFK,the skyteam partner Airlines operate the JFK PVG route with an Airbus A340-600 plane.

The direct flights between the two terminals have followed a polar air route --- flights that overfly the Arctic or Antarctic region, which can save about six hours and 100,000 yuan (12,500 U.S. dollars) of fuel costs compared with previous route that needs to travel via the cities of Tokyo, Seoul or Beijing, a spokesman with China's Eastern said.
flight MU587, took off at 6:30 p.m. on Pudong airport and arrived at about 7:45 p.m. on Friday of local time in New York.
The return flight MU588 took off at about 1 a.m. local time from New York's John F. Kennedy airport and landed at about 5:38 a.m. at Shanghai's Pudong International Airport

The airline operates four direct flights from Shanghai to New York weekly --- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, and flights will be served by an Airbus 340-600 with a capacity of 400 passengers.
On all non-stop A340-600 services to the USA, enjoy even greater personal space and comfort with our Executive Economy Class Cabin, which includes a lounging area for passengers to stretch out and socialize.
Time flies when you're having fun. Relax in our bright and cheerful cabin, get comfortable in specially designed seats, and enjoy flavorful cuisine.
Close to 500 entertainment options -- including the latest blockbuster movies, hit TV shows and interactive games – guarantee you'll stay entertained. Beyond the standard economy class, our seats keep you more comfortable with adjustable footrests and winged headrests.
Inflight dining includes a world-class cuisine and signature dishes created by our International Culinary Panel.
You're attended to with individual Economy Class amenity kits, including a toothbrush set and a pair of knitted socks, on all overnight flights exceeding four and a half hours and day flights exceeding eight hours.
Now China Eastern Airlines owns two Sino-US routes, with the other route between Shanghai and Los Angeles.