PVG
Shanghai
China
9,490 km
5,897 miles
WPC
Pincher Creek
Canada
Distance
9,490 km
5,897 mi / 5,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG WPC
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Pincher Creek Airport
IATA Code PVG WPC
ICAO Code ZSPD CZPC
City Shanghai Pincher Creek
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 13 ft 3,903 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 49.520000, -114.000000

Shanghai (PVG) to Pincher Creek (WPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Pincher Creek Airport (WPC) in Pincher Creek, Canada is 9,490 kilometers (5,897 miles / 5,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Canada. 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 20:54 in Shanghai, it's 05:54 in Pincher Creek. 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 3,890 feet between the two airports. Pincher Creek Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Pincher Creek (WPC) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 315° (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 Pincher Creek Airport (WPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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