PQS
Pilot Station
United States
6,229 km
3,871 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
6,229 km
3,871 mi / 3,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Nome
Heading
274°
west

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PQS PVG
Airport Name Pilot Station Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code PQS PVG
ICAO Code K0AK ZSPD
City Pilot Station Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/Nome Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 473 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 61.960000, -162.940000 31.140000, 121.810000

Pilot Station (PQS) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 6,229 kilometers (3,871 miles / 3,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 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 18:43 in Pilot Station, it's 11:43 in Shanghai. With a 17-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 Pilot Station (PQS) 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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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