GCW
Peach Springs
United States
10,563 km
6,564 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
10,563 km
6,564 mi / 5,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Phoenix
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GCW PVG
Airport Name Grand Canyon West Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code GCW PVG
ICAO Code K1G4 ZSPD
City Peach Springs Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,817 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, -113.820000 31.140000, 121.810000

Peach Springs (GCW) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) in Peach Springs, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 10,563 kilometers (6,564 miles / 5,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 08:34 in Peach Springs, it's 23:34 in Shanghai. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,804 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon West Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Peach Springs (GCW) follows a heading of 42° (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 Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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