HCA
Big Spring
United States
11,625 km
7,223 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,625 km
7,223 mi / 6,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HCA PVG
Airport Name Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code HCA PVG
ICAO Code KBPG ZSPD
City Big Spring Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,573 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 32.210000, -101.520000 31.140000, 121.810000

Big Spring (HCA) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) in Big Spring, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,625 kilometers (7,223 miles / 6,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 19:44 in Big Spring, it's 09:44 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 2,560 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Big Spring (HCA) follows a heading of 37° (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 Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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