PVG
Shanghai
China
8,252 km
5,128 miles
YFS
Fort Simpson
Canada
Distance
8,252 km
5,128 mi / 4,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG YFS
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Fort Simpson Airport
IATA Code PVG YFS
ICAO Code ZSPD CYFS
City Shanghai Fort Simpson
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 13 ft 555 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 61.760000, -121.240000

Shanghai (PVG) to Fort Simpson (YFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada is 8,252 kilometers (5,128 miles / 4,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 10:24 in Shanghai, it's 19:24 in Fort Simpson. 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.

The return flight from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 308° (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 Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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