BLD
Boulder City
United States
10,499 km
6,524 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
10,499 km
6,524 mi / 5,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BLD PVG
Airport Name Boulder City Municipal Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code BLD PVG
ICAO Code KBVU ZSPD
City Boulder City Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,203 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -114.860000 31.140000, 121.810000

Boulder City (BLD) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) in Boulder City, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 10,499 kilometers (6,524 miles / 5,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 20:18 in Boulder City, it's 12:18 in Shanghai. With a 16-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 2,190 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Boulder City Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Boulder City (BLD) follows a heading of 43° (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 Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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