PVG
Shanghai
China
10,480 km
6,512 miles
RAL
Riverside
United States
Distance
10,480 km
6,512 mi / 5,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG RAL
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Riverside Municipal Airport
IATA Code PVG RAL
ICAO Code ZSPD KRAL
City Shanghai Riverside
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 819 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 33.950000, -117.450000

Shanghai (PVG) to Riverside (RAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) in Riverside, United States is 10,480 kilometers (6,512 miles / 5,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 21:09 in Shanghai, it's 05:09 in Riverside. With a 16-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 Riverside (RAL) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 312° (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 Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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