PVG
Shanghai
China
10,980 km
6,823 miles
WTR
Whiteriver
United States
Distance
10,980 km
6,823 mi / 5,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
41°
northeast

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PVG WTR
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Whiteriver Airport
IATA Code PVG WTR
ICAO Code ZSPD KE24
City Shanghai Whiteriver
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Phoenix
Elevation 13 ft 5,153 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 33.810000, -109.990000

Shanghai (PVG) to Whiteriver (WTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Whiteriver Airport (WTR) in Whiteriver, United States is 10,980 kilometers (6,823 miles / 5,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 02:47 in Shanghai, it's 11:47 in Whiteriver. 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 5,140 feet between the two airports. Whiteriver Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Whiteriver (WTR) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 317° (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 Whiteriver Airport (WTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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