PVG
Shanghai
China
8,756 km
5,441 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
8,756 km
5,441 mi / 4,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG YSM
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code PVG YSM
ICAO Code ZSPD CYSM
City Shanghai Fort Smith
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 13 ft 671 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 60.020000, -111.960000

Shanghai (PVG) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 8,756 kilometers (5,441 miles / 4,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Canada. 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 20:21 in Shanghai, it's 05:21 in Fort Smith. With a 15-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 Fort Smith (YSM) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 315° (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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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