PVG
Shanghai
China
11,067 km
6,876 miles
SAF
Santa Fe
United States
Distance
11,067 km
6,876 mi / 5,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
38°
northeast

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PVG SAF
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Santa Fe Regional Airport
IATA Code PVG SAF
ICAO Code ZSPD KSAF
City Shanghai Santa Fe
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 13 ft 6,349 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 35.600000, -106.100000

Shanghai (PVG) to Santa Fe (SAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) in Santa Fe, United States is 11,067 kilometers (6,876 miles / 5,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 00:28 in Shanghai, it's 09:28 in Santa Fe. 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 6,336 feet between the two airports. Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe (SAF) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 320° (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 Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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