LOW
Louisa
United States
12,057 km
7,492 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
12,057 km
7,492 mi / 6,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
342°
north northwest

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LOW PVG
Airport Name Louisa County/Freeman Field Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code LOW PVG
ICAO Code KLKU ZSPD
City Louisa Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 494 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 38.010000, -77.970000 31.140000, 121.810000

Louisa (LOW) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Louisa County/Freeman Field (LOW) in Louisa, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 12,057 kilometers (7,492 miles / 6,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 13:54 in Louisa, it's 02:54 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 Louisa (LOW) follows a heading of 16° (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 Louisa County/Freeman Field (LOW) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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