IFA
Iowa Falls
United States
11,080 km
6,885 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,080 km
6,885 mi / 5,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
330°
north northwest

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IFA PVG
Airport Name Iowa Falls Municipal Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code IFA PVG
ICAO Code KIFA ZSPD
City Iowa Falls Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,137 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 42.470000, -93.270000 31.140000, 121.810000

Iowa Falls (IFA) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iowa Falls Municipal Airport (IFA) in Iowa Falls, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,080 kilometers (6,885 miles / 5,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 23:01 in Iowa Falls, it's 13:01 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 1,124 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Iowa Falls Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Iowa Falls (IFA) follows a heading of 25° (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 Iowa Falls Municipal Airport (IFA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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