PVG
Shanghai
China
9,190 km
5,710 miles
RNT
Renton
United States
Distance
9,190 km
5,710 mi / 4,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG RNT
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Renton Municipal Airport
IATA Code PVG RNT
ICAO Code ZSPD KRNT
City Shanghai Renton
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 47.490000, -122.220000

Shanghai (PVG) to Renton (RNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) in Renton, United States is 9,190 kilometers (5,710 miles / 4,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 21:37 in Shanghai, it's 05:37 in Renton. 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 Renton (RNT) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 309° (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 Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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