PVG
Shanghai
China
10,763 km
6,688 miles
TEX
Telluride
United States
Distance
10,763 km
6,688 mi / 5,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG TEX
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Telluride Regional Airport
IATA Code PVG TEX
ICAO Code ZSPD KTEX
City Shanghai Telluride
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 13 ft 9,070 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 37.950000, -107.910000

Shanghai (PVG) to Telluride (TEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) in Telluride, United States is 10,763 kilometers (6,688 miles / 5,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 21:56 in Shanghai, it's 06:56 in Telluride. 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 9,057 feet between the two airports. Telluride 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 Telluride (TEX) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 319° (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 Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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