Houston (IAH) to Shanghai (PVG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,560
miles
12,167
kilometers
6,569
nautical miles

🕐 14h 54m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (327°)
Direction
🌍 +14h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,560 12,096
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,560 12,096
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,560 11,340
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,560 11,340
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,560 15,120
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,560 11,340
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?

A round trip between Houston and Shanghai earns you 15,120 base miles - that's 60% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to PVG route connects Houston, United States with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 7,560 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 IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) 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 George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 7,560 miles (12,167 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to PVG typically take around 14h 54m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,560 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.