PVG
Shanghai
China
14,466 km
8,989 miles
STT
Charlotte Amalie
United States
Distance
14,466 km
8,989 mi / 7,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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PVG STT
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cyril E King Airport
IATA Code PVG STT
ICAO Code ZSPD TIST
City Shanghai Charlotte Amalie
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/St_Thomas
Elevation 13 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 18.340000, -64.970000

Shanghai (PVG) to Charlotte Amalie (STT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Cyril E King Airport (STT) in Charlotte Amalie, United States is 14,466 kilometers (8,989 miles / 7,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 16:57 in Shanghai, it's 04:57 in Charlotte Amalie. With a 12-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 Charlotte Amalie (STT) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Cyril E King Airport (STT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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