PVG
Shanghai
China
12,062 km
7,495 miles
RKW
Rockwood
United States
Distance
12,062 km
7,495 mi / 6,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
22°
north northeast

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PVG RKW
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Rockwood Municipal Airport
IATA Code PVG RKW
ICAO Code ZSPD KRKW
City Shanghai Rockwood
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 1,664 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 35.920000, -84.690000

Shanghai (PVG) to Rockwood (RKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) in Rockwood, United States is 12,062 kilometers (7,495 miles / 6,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 13:27 in Shanghai, it's 23:27 in Rockwood. 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 1,651 feet between the two airports. Rockwood Municipal Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Rockwood (RKW) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 336° (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 Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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