Rio De Janeiro to Shanghai - 11,353 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	11,353	+6,812	18,165 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	11,353	+6,812	18,165 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	11,353	+5,677	17,030 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	11,353	+5,677	17,030 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	11,353	+11,353	22,706 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	11,353	+5,677	17,030 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 11 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The GIG to PVG route connects Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 11,353 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Brazil to China. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 55° from Rio De Janeiro. There is a 11 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About GIG

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) serves Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

🛬 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 11,353 miles (18,271 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from GIG to PVG typically take around 22h 7m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 11,353 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.

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Shanghai (PVG)