PVG
Shanghai
China
10,430 km
6,481 miles
TOA
Torrance
United States
Distance
10,430 km
6,481 mi / 5,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
46°
northeast

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PVG TOA
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Zamperini Field
IATA Code PVG TOA
ICAO Code ZSPD KTOA
City Shanghai Torrance
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 33.800000, -118.340000

Shanghai (PVG) to Torrance (TOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Zamperini Field (TOA) in Torrance, United States is 10,430 kilometers (6,481 miles / 5,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 07:50 in Shanghai, it's 15:50 in Torrance. 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 Torrance (TOA) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 312° (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 Zamperini Field (TOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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