PVG
Shanghai
China
12,186 km
7,572 miles
VCT
Victoria
United States
Distance
12,186 km
7,572 mi / 6,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG VCT
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Victoria Regional Airport
IATA Code PVG VCT
ICAO Code ZSPD KVCT
City Shanghai Victoria
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 28.850000, -96.920000

Shanghai (PVG) to Victoria (VCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) in Victoria, United States is 12,186 kilometers (7,572 miles / 6,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 23:04 in Shanghai, it's 09:04 in Victoria. 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.

The return flight from Victoria (VCT) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 325° (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 Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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