Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (PVG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,983
miles
8,020
kilometers
4,331
nautical miles

🕐 9h 59m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (64°)
Direction
🌍 +5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,983 7,973
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,983 7,973
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,983 7,475
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,983 7,475
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,983 9,966
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,983 7,475
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 Istanbul and Shanghai earns you 9,966 base miles - that's 40% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The IST to PVG route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 4,983 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to China. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 64° from Istanbul. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 4,983 miles (8,020 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IST to PVG typically take around 9h 59m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,983 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.