OSU
Columbus
United States
11,691 km
7,264 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,691 km
7,264 mi / 6,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
338°
north northwest

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OSU PVG
Airport Name Ohio State University Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code OSU PVG
ICAO Code KOSU ZSPD
City Columbus Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 906 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, -83.070000 31.140000, 121.810000

Columbus (OSU) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ohio State University Airport (OSU) in Columbus, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,691 kilometers (7,264 miles / 6,313 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 07:03 in Columbus, it's 20:03 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 Columbus (OSU) follows a heading of 19° (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 Ohio State University Airport (OSU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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