PRC
Prescott
United States
10,758 km
6,685 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
10,758 km
6,685 mi / 5,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Phoenix
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PRC PVG
Airport Name Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code PRC PVG
ICAO Code KPRC ZSPD
City Prescott Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,045 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 34.650000, -112.420000 31.140000, 121.810000

Prescott (PRC) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) in Prescott, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 10,758 kilometers (6,685 miles / 5,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 08:24 in Prescott, it's 23:24 in Shanghai. With a 15-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 5,032 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Prescott (PRC) follows a heading of 42° (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 Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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