Bangkok (BKK) to Shanghai (PVG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,800

miles

2,897

kilometers

1,564

nautical miles

🕐 3h 56m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (44°)

Direction

🌍 +1h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,800	+1,080	2,880 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,800	+1,080	2,880 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,800	+900	2,700 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,800	+900	2,700 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,800	+1,800	3,600 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,800	+900	2,700 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Shanghai, your watch will be 1 hour ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The BKK to PVG route connects Bangkok, Thailand with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 1,800 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Thailand to China. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 44° from Bangkok. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BKK

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) serves Bangkok, Thailand.

🛬 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) serves Shanghai, China.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 1,800 miles (2,897 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from BKK to PVG typically take around 3h 56m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,800 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.