Fairbanks (FAI) to Shanghai (PVG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,300
miles
6,920
kilometers
3,737
nautical miles

🕐 8h 41m
Flight Time
🧭 W (285°)
Direction
🌍 +17h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,300 6,880
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,300 6,880
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,300 6,450
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,300 6,450
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,300 8,600
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,300 6,450
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?

Flights between Fairbanks and Shanghai follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The FAI to PVG route connects Fairbanks, United States with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 4,300 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 W bearing of 285° from Fairbanks. There is a 17 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) serves Fairbanks, United States.

🛬 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Fairbanks International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 4,300 miles (6,920 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FAI to PVG typically take around 8h 41m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,300 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.