ANC
Anchorage
United States
6,919 km
4,299 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
6,919 km
4,299 mi / 3,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Anchorage
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ANC PVG
Airport Name Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code ANC PVG
ICAO Code PANC ZSPD
City Anchorage Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 151 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 61.170000, -150.000000 31.140000, 121.810000

Anchorage (ANC) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 6,919 kilometers (4,299 miles / 3,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:09 in Anchorage, it's 18:09 in Shanghai. With a 17-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 Shanghai (PVG) to Anchorage (ANC) follows a heading of 33° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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