PVG
Shanghai
China
11,169 km
6,940 miles
RSL
Russell
United States
Distance
11,169 km
6,940 mi / 6,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
31°
north northeast

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PVG RSL
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Russell Municipal Airport
IATA Code PVG RSL
ICAO Code ZSPD KRSL
City Shanghai Russell
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 1,864 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 38.870000, -98.810000

Shanghai (PVG) to Russell (RSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) in Russell, United States is 11,169 kilometers (6,940 miles / 6,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 14:25 in Shanghai, it's 00:25 in Russell. 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 1,851 feet between the two airports. Russell Municipal Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Russell (RSL) 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 Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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