PVG
Shanghai
China
9,571 km
5,947 miles
THM
Thompson Falls
United States
Distance
9,571 km
5,947 mi / 5,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
35°
northeast

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PVG THM
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Thompson Falls Airport
IATA Code PVG THM
ICAO Code ZSPD KTHM
City Shanghai Thompson Falls
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 13 ft 2,467 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 47.600000, -115.300000

Shanghai (PVG) to Thompson Falls (THM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Thompson Falls Airport (THM) in Thompson Falls, United States is 9,571 kilometers (5,947 miles / 5,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 04:32 in Shanghai, it's 13:32 in Thompson Falls. 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 2,454 feet between the two airports. Thompson Falls Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Thompson Falls (THM) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 314° (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 Thompson Falls Airport (THM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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