KQA
Akutan
United States
6,150 km
3,822 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
6,150 km
3,822 mi / 3,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Nome
Heading
277°
west

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KQA PVG
Airport Name Akutan Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code KQA PVG
ICAO Code PAUT ZSPD
City Akutan Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/Nome Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 129 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 54.140000, -165.600000 31.140000, 121.810000

Akutan (KQA) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 6,150 kilometers (3,822 miles / 3,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 14:00 in Akutan, it's 07:00 in Shanghai. With a 17-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 Akutan (KQA) 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 Akutan Airport (KQA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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