Edinburgh (EDI) to Shanghai (PVG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,613

miles

9,033

kilometers

4,877

nautical miles

🕐 11h 11m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (45°)

Direction

🌍 +8h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	5,613	+3,368	8,981 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	5,613	+3,368	8,981 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	5,613	+2,807	8,420 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	5,613	+2,807	8,420 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	5,613	+5,613	11,226 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	5,613	+2,807	8,420 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 international flight from United Kingdom to China requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The EDI to PVG route connects Edinburgh, United Kingdom with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 5,613 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to China. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 45° from Edinburgh. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EDI

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) serves Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

🛬 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 5,613 miles (9,033 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from EDI to PVG typically take around 11h 11m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 5,613 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.