PEK
Beijing
China
1,100 km
684 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
1,100 km
684 mi / 594 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

PEK PVG
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code PEK PVG
ICAO Code ZBAA ZSPD
City Beijing Shanghai
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 116 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 31.140000, 121.810000

Beijing (PEK) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 1,100 kilometers (684 miles / 594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 13:58 in Beijing, it's 13:58 in Shanghai.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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