PVG
Shanghai
China
11,440 km
7,109 miles
PVW
Plainview
United States
Distance
11,440 km
7,109 mi / 6,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG PVW
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Hale County Airport
IATA Code PVG PVW
ICAO Code ZSPD KPVW
City Shanghai Plainview
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 3,374 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 34.170000, -101.720000

Shanghai (PVG) to Plainview (PVW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Hale County Airport (PVW) in Plainview, United States is 11,440 kilometers (7,109 miles / 6,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:26 in Shanghai, it's 23:26 in Plainview. 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 3,361 feet between the two airports. Hale County Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Plainview (PVW) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hale County Airport (PVW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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