PVG
Shanghai
China
10,985 km
6,826 miles
SLB
Storm Lake
United States
Distance
10,985 km
6,826 mi / 5,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
27°
north northeast

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PVG SLB
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Storm Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code PVG SLB
ICAO Code ZSPD KSLB
City Shanghai Storm Lake
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 1,488 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 42.600000, -95.240000

Shanghai (PVG) to Storm Lake (SLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) in Storm Lake, United States is 10,985 kilometers (6,826 miles / 5,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 23:12 in Shanghai, it's 09:12 in Storm Lake. 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 1,475 feet between the two airports. Storm Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Storm Lake (SLB) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 329° (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 Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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