PVG
Shanghai
China
9,484 km
5,893 miles
RDM
Redmond
United States
Distance
9,484 km
5,893 mi / 5,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG RDM
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Roberts Field
IATA Code PVG RDM
ICAO Code ZSPD KRDM
City Shanghai Redmond
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 3,082 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 44.250000, -121.150000

Shanghai (PVG) to Redmond (RDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Roberts Field (RDM) in Redmond, United States is 9,484 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 19:41 in Shanghai, it's 03:41 in Redmond. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,069 feet between the two airports. Roberts Field sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Redmond (RDM) 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 Roberts Field (RDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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