Washington (DCA) to Shanghai (PVG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,451
miles
11,991
kilometers
6,475
nautical miles

🕐 14h 42m
Flight Time
🧭 N (343°)
Direction
🌍 +13h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,451 11,922
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,451 11,922
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,451 11,177
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,451 11,177
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,451 14,902
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,451 11,177
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?

This long-haul flight covers 7,451 miles across 15 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The DCA to PVG route connects Washington, United States with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 7,451 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 Washington. There is a 13 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) serves Washington, United States.

🛬 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 7,451 miles (11,991 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DCA to PVG typically take around 14h 42m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,451 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.