PRW
Prentice
United States
10,895 km
6,770 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
10,895 km
6,770 mi / 5,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PRW PVG
Airport Name Prentice Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code PRW PVG
ICAO Code K5N2 ZSPD
City Prentice Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,579 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 45.540000, -90.280000 31.140000, 121.810000

Prentice (PRW) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prentice Airport (PRW) in Prentice, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 10,895 kilometers (6,770 miles / 5,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 08:27 in Prentice, it's 22:27 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 1,566 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Prentice Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Prentice (PRW) follows a heading of 22° (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 Prentice Airport (PRW) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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