PVG
Shanghai
China
10,851 km
6,742 miles
STP
St Paul
United States
Distance
10,851 km
6,742 mi / 5,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
24°
north northeast

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PVG STP
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport St Paul Downtown Holman Field
IATA Code PVG STP
ICAO Code ZSPD KSTP
City Shanghai St Paul
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 705 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 44.930000, -93.060000

Shanghai (PVG) to St Paul (STP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to St Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) in St Paul, United States is 10,851 kilometers (6,742 miles / 5,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 13:37 in Shanghai, it's 23:37 in St Paul. 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 St Paul (STP) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 330° (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 St Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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