PVG
Shanghai
China
10,394 km
6,459 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
10,394 km
6,459 mi / 5,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
36°
northeast

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PVG RKS
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code PVG RKS
ICAO Code ZSPD KRKS
City Shanghai Rock Springs
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 13 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 41.590000, -109.070000

Shanghai (PVG) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 10,394 kilometers (6,459 miles / 5,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 02:42 in Shanghai, it's 11:42 in Rock Springs. 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 6,752 feet between the two airports. Southwest 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 Rock Springs (RKS) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 318° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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