GSP
Greer
United States
12,253 km
7,614 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
12,253 km
7,614 mi / 6,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
338°
north northwest

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GSP PVG
Airport Name Greenville Spartanburg International Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code GSP PVG
ICAO Code KGSP ZSPD
City Greer Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 964 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 34.900000, -82.220000 31.140000, 121.810000

Greer (GSP) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) in Greer, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 12,253 kilometers (7,614 miles / 6,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 09:44 in Greer, it's 22:44 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 Greer (GSP) follows a heading of 21° (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 Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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