FTY
Atlanta
United States
12,285 km
7,633 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
12,285 km
7,633 mi / 6,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
336°
north northwest

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FTY PVG
Airport Name Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code FTY PVG
ICAO Code KFTY ZSPD
City Atlanta Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 841 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 33.800000, -84.500000 31.140000, 121.810000

Atlanta (FTY) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field (FTY) in Atlanta, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 12,285 kilometers (7,633 miles / 6,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 03:23 in Atlanta, it's 16:23 in Shanghai. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Atlanta (FTY) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field (FTY) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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