BCT
Boca Raton
United States
13,209 km
8,207 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
13,209 km
8,207 mi / 7,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
339°
north northwest

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BCT PVG
Airport Name Boca Raton Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code BCT PVG
ICAO Code KBCT ZSPD
City Boca Raton Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 26.380000, -80.110000 31.140000, 121.810000

Boca Raton (BCT) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boca Raton Airport (BCT) in Boca Raton, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 13,209 kilometers (8,207 miles / 7,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 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 12:20 in Boca Raton, it's 01:20 in Shanghai. With a 13-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 Boca Raton (BCT) follows a heading of 22° (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 Boca Raton Airport (BCT) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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