PGS
Peach Springs
United States
10,635 km
6,609 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
10,635 km
6,609 mi / 5,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Phoenix
Heading
315°
northwest

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PGS PVG
Airport Name Grand Canyon Caverns Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code PGS PVG
ICAO Code KL37 ZSPD
City Peach Springs Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,397 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.530000, -113.250000 31.140000, 121.810000

Peach Springs (PGS) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) in Peach Springs, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 10,635 kilometers (6,609 miles / 5,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 09:18 in Peach Springs, it's 00:18 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 5,384 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Caverns Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Peach Springs (PGS) follows a heading of 42° (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 Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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