MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
5,810 km
3,610 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
5,810 km
3,610 mi / 3,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Midway
Heading
289°
west northwest

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MDY PVG
Airport Name Henderson Field Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code MDY PVG
ICAO Code PMDY ZSPD
City Midway Atoll Shanghai
Country UM China
Timezone Pacific/Midway Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 12 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 28.200000, -177.380000 31.140000, 121.810000

Midway Atoll (MDY) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 5,810 kilometers (3,610 miles / 3,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting UM with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:40 in Midway Atoll, it's 21:40 in Shanghai. With a 19-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) follows a heading of 77° (east 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 Henderson Field (MDY) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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