# Distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Smithers (YYD)

> 8,425 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,425 km / 5,235 mi / 4,549 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 34° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 304° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -15h (When it's 07:24 in Shanghai, it's 16:24 in Smithers)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,699 ft (YYD is higher than PVG)

## Airports

### [Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pvg-shanghai-shanghai-pudong-international-airport/1ef266e0-2027-6f6a-b183-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shanghai, China
- ICAO: ZSPD
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 31.140000, 121.810000
- Elevation: 13 ft

### [Smithers Airport (YYD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yyd-smithers-smithers-airport/1ef266de-b3e8-6f94-8a56-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Smithers, Canada
- ICAO: CYYD
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 54.820000, -127.180000
- Elevation: 1,712 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:24 in Shanghai, it's 16:24 in Smithers.
With a 15-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pvg-shanghai-shanghai-pudong-international-airport/1ef266e0-2027-6f6a-b183-06bb2780ed98)
- [Smithers Airport (YYD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yyd-smithers-smithers-airport/1ef266de-b3e8-6f94-8a56-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)