PVG
Shanghai
China
12,334 km
7,664 miles
SEM
Selma
United States
Distance
12,334 km
7,664 mi / 6,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG SEM
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Craig Field
IATA Code PVG SEM
ICAO Code ZSPD KSEM
City Shanghai Selma
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 166 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 32.340000, -86.990000

Shanghai (PVG) to Selma (SEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Craig Field (SEM) in Selma, United States is 12,334 kilometers (7,664 miles / 6,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 21:56 in Shanghai, it's 07:56 in Selma. 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.

The return flight from Selma (SEM) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 334° (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 Craig Field (SEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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