PVG
Shanghai
China
6,980 km
4,337 miles
SWD
Seward
United States
Distance
6,980 km
4,337 mi / 3,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
34°
northeast

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PVG SWD
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Seward Airport
IATA Code PVG SWD
ICAO Code ZSPD PAWD
City Shanghai Seward
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 13 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 60.130000, -149.420000

Shanghai (PVG) to Seward (SWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Seward Airport (SWD) in Seward, United States is 6,980 kilometers (4,337 miles / 3,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 21:30 in Shanghai, it's 04:30 in Seward. 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 Seward (SWD) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 286° (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 Seward Airport (SWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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