PML
Cold Bay
United States
6,439 km
4,001 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
6,439 km
4,001 mi / 3,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Anchorage
Heading
279°
west

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PML PVG
Airport Name Port Moller Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code PML PVG
ICAO Code PAAL ZSPD
City Cold Bay Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 20 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 56.010000, -160.560000 31.140000, 121.810000

Cold Bay (PML) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Moller Airport (PML) in Cold Bay, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 6,439 kilometers (4,001 miles / 3,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 14:20 in Cold Bay, it's 07:20 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 Cold Bay (PML) follows a heading of 40° (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 Port Moller Airport (PML) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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