PVG
Shanghai
China
10,497 km
6,522 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
10,497 km
6,522 mi / 5,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG RBF
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code PVG RBF
ICAO Code ZSPD KL35
City Shanghai Big Bear City
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 34.260000, -116.860000

Shanghai (PVG) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 10,497 kilometers (6,522 miles / 5,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 06:46 in Shanghai, it's 14:46 in Big Bear City. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,739 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Big Bear City (RBF) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 313° (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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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