Baltimore (BWI) to Shanghai (PVG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,435
miles
11,966
kilometers
6,461
nautical miles

🕐 14h 40m
Flight Time
🧭 N (343°)
Direction
🌍 +13h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,435 11,896
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,435 11,896
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,435 11,153
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,435 11,153
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,435 14,870
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,435 11,153
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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Baltimore to Shanghai would take approximately 16 days compared to just 14h 40m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The BWI to PVG route connects Baltimore, United States with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 7,435 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to China. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 343° from Baltimore. There is a 13 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BWI

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) serves Baltimore, United States.

🛬 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 7,435 miles (11,966 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BWI to PVG typically take around 14h 40m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,435 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.