BBD
Brady
United States
11,841 km
7,358 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,841 km
7,358 mi / 6,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BBD PVG
Airport Name Curtis Field Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code BBD PVG
ICAO Code KBBD ZSPD
City Brady Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,827 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 31.180000, -99.320000 31.140000, 121.810000

Brady (BBD) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Curtis Field (BBD) in Brady, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,841 kilometers (7,358 miles / 6,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:26 in Brady, it's 20:26 in Shanghai. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,814 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Curtis Field.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Brady (BBD) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Curtis Field (BBD) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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