PVG
Shanghai
China
9,706 km
6,031 miles
RBL
Red Bluff
United States
Distance
9,706 km
6,031 mi / 5,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG RBL
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Red Bluff Municipal Airport
IATA Code PVG RBL
ICAO Code ZSPD KRBL
City Shanghai Red Bluff
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 352 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 40.150000, -122.250000

Shanghai (PVG) to Red Bluff (RBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) in Red Bluff, United States is 9,706 kilometers (6,031 miles / 5,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:50 in Shanghai, it's 09:50 in Red Bluff. With a 16-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 Red Bluff (RBL) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 310° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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