PVG
Shanghai
China
10,390 km
6,456 miles
VNY
Van Nuys
United States
Distance
10,390 km
6,456 mi / 5,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG VNY
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Van Nuys Airport
IATA Code PVG VNY
ICAO Code ZSPD KVNY
City Shanghai Van Nuys
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 802 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 34.210000, -118.490000

Shanghai (PVG) to Van Nuys (VNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Van Nuys, United States is 10,390 kilometers (6,456 miles / 5,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 17:07 in Shanghai, it's 01:07 in Van Nuys. With a 16-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 Van Nuys (VNY) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 312° (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 Van Nuys Airport (VNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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