GRI
Grand Island
United States
11,000 km
6,835 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,000 km
6,835 mi / 5,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
326°
northwest

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GRI PVG
Airport Name Central Nebraska Regional Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code GRI PVG
ICAO Code KGRI ZSPD
City Grand Island Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,847 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 40.970000, -98.310000 31.140000, 121.810000

Grand Island (GRI) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,000 kilometers (6,835 miles / 5,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 11:11 in Grand Island, it's 01:11 in Shanghai. With a 14-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 1,834 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Central Nebraska Regional Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Grand Island (GRI) follows a heading of 30° (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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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