PVG
Shanghai
China
10,949 km
6,803 miles
RRL
Merrill
United States
Distance
10,949 km
6,803 mi / 5,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG RRL
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Merrill Municipal Airport
IATA Code PVG RRL
ICAO Code ZSPD KRRL
City Shanghai Merrill
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 1,318 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 45.200000, -89.710000

Shanghai (PVG) to Merrill (RRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Merrill Municipal Airport (RRL) in Merrill, United States is 10,949 kilometers (6,803 miles / 5,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 11:55 in Shanghai, it's 21:55 in Merrill. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,305 feet between the two airports. Merrill Municipal Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Merrill (RRL) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Merrill Municipal Airport (RRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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