PVG
Shanghai
China
13,496 km
8,386 miles
RSD
Rock Sound
Bahamas
Distance
13,496 km
8,386 mi / 7,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG RSD
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Rock Sound Airport
IATA Code PVG RSD
ICAO Code ZSPD MYER
City Shanghai Rock Sound
Country China Bahamas
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nassau
Elevation 13 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 24.900000, -76.180000

Shanghai (PVG) to Rock Sound (RSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Rock Sound Airport (RSD) in Rock Sound, Bahamas is 13,496 kilometers (8,386 miles / 7,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Bahamas. 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 16:48 in Shanghai, it's 03:48 in Rock Sound. With a 13-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 Rock Sound (RSD) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 342° (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 Rock Sound Airport (RSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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