GTF
Great Falls
United States
9,788 km
6,082 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,788 km
6,082 mi / 5,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
317°
northwest

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GTF PVG
Airport Name Great Falls International Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code GTF PVG
ICAO Code KGTF ZSPD
City Great Falls Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,680 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 47.480000, -111.370000 31.140000, 121.810000

Great Falls (GTF) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) in Great Falls, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,788 kilometers (6,082 miles / 5,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 05:19 in Great Falls, it's 20:19 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 3,667 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Great Falls International Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Great Falls (GTF) 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 Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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