PVG
Shanghai
China
12,249 km
7,611 miles
RKP
Rockport
United States
Distance
12,249 km
7,611 mi / 6,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
36°
northeast

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PVG RKP
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Aransas County Airport
IATA Code PVG RKP
ICAO Code ZSPD KRKP
City Shanghai Rockport
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 28.090000, -97.040000

Shanghai (PVG) to Rockport (RKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Aransas County Airport (RKP) in Rockport, United States is 12,249 kilometers (7,611 miles / 6,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 17:02 in Shanghai, it's 03:02 in Rockport. With a 14-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 Rockport (RKP) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 325° (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 Aransas County Airport (RKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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