PVG
Shanghai
China
10,119 km
6,288 miles
SDY
Sidney
United States
Distance
10,119 km
6,288 mi / 5,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG SDY
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Sidney-Richland Regional Airport
IATA Code PVG SDY
ICAO Code ZSPD KSDY
City Shanghai Sidney
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 13 ft 1,985 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 47.710000, -104.190000

Shanghai (PVG) to Sidney (SDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) in Sidney, United States is 10,119 kilometers (6,288 miles / 5,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 02:06 in Shanghai, it's 11:06 in Sidney. 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 1,972 feet between the two airports. Sidney-Richland Regional Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Sidney (SDY) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 322° (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 Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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