PVG
Shanghai
China
7,861 km
4,885 miles
SIT
Sitka
United States
Distance
7,861 km
4,885 mi / 4,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
34°
northeast

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PVG SIT
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
IATA Code PVG SIT
ICAO Code ZSPD PASI
City Shanghai Sitka
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 13 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 57.050000, -135.360000

Shanghai (PVG) to Sitka (SIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) in Sitka, United States is 7,861 kilometers (4,885 miles / 4,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 18:45 in Shanghai, it's 01:45 in Sitka. With a 17-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 Sitka (SIT) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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