Houston (HOU) to Shanghai (PVG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,582
miles
12,201
kilometers
6,588
nautical miles

🕐 14h 57m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (327°)
Direction
🌍 +14h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,582 12,131
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,582 12,131
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,582 11,373
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,582 11,373
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,582 15,164
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,582 11,373
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 Houston to Shanghai would take approximately 16 days compared to just 14h 57m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The HOU to PVG route connects Houston, United States with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 7,582 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 NW bearing of 327° from Houston. There is a 14 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HOU

William P Hobby Airport

William P Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 7,582 miles (12,201 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from HOU to PVG typically take around 14h 57m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,582 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.