PVG
Shanghai
China
11,330 km
7,040 miles
TZC
Caro
United States
Distance
11,330 km
7,040 mi / 6,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
18°
north northeast

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PVG TZC
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Tuscola Area Airport
IATA Code PVG TZC
ICAO Code ZSPD KCFS
City Shanghai Caro
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Detroit
Elevation 13 ft 704 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 43.460000, -83.450000

Shanghai (PVG) to Caro (TZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Tuscola Area Airport (TZC) in Caro, United States is 11,330 kilometers (7,040 miles / 6,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 02:51 in Shanghai, it's 13:51 in Caro. With a 13-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 Caro (TZC) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 338° (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 Tuscola Area Airport (TZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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