PVG
Shanghai
China
10,305 km
6,403 miles
RIW
Riverton
United States
Distance
10,305 km
6,403 mi / 5,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG RIW
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Central Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code PVG RIW
ICAO Code ZSPD KRIW
City Shanghai Riverton
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 13 ft 5,516 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 43.060000, -108.460000

Shanghai (PVG) to Riverton (RIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) in Riverton, United States is 10,305 kilometers (6,403 miles / 5,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 07:32 in Shanghai, it's 16:32 in Riverton. 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 5,503 feet between the two airports. Central Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riverton (RIW) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 319° (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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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