PVG
Shanghai
China
11,485 km
7,137 miles
VRS
Versailles
United States
Distance
11,485 km
7,137 mi / 6,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
27°
north northeast

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PVG VRS
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Roy Otten Memorial Airfield
IATA Code PVG VRS
ICAO Code ZSPD K3VS
City Shanghai Versailles
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 1,027 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 38.430000, -92.880000

Shanghai (PVG) to Versailles (VRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Roy Otten Memorial Airfield (VRS) in Versailles, United States is 11,485 kilometers (7,137 miles / 6,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 03:42 in Shanghai, it's 13:42 in Versailles. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,014 feet between the two airports. Roy Otten Memorial Airfield sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Versailles (VRS) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 330° (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 Roy Otten Memorial Airfield (VRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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