PVG
Shanghai
China
11,666 km
7,249 miles
RID
Richmond
United States
Distance
11,666 km
7,249 mi / 6,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG RID
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Richmond Municipal Airport
IATA Code PVG RID
ICAO Code ZSPD KRID
City Shanghai Richmond
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 13 ft 1,140 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 39.760000, -84.840000

Shanghai (PVG) to Richmond (RID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) in Richmond, United States is 11,666 kilometers (7,249 miles / 6,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 06:05 in Shanghai, it's 17:05 in Richmond. With a 13-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 1,127 feet between the two airports. Richmond Municipal Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (RID) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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