GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
10,672 km
6,631 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
10,672 km
6,631 mi / 5,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Phoenix
Heading
316°
northwest

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GCN PVG
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code GCN PVG
ICAO Code KGCN ZSPD
City Grand Canyon Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 6,609 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 31.140000, 121.810000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 10,672 kilometers (6,631 miles / 5,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 01:10 in Grand Canyon, it's 16:10 in Shanghai. With a 15-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 6,596 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 41° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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