Johannesburg (JNB) to Shanghai (PVG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,323
miles
11,786
kilometers
6,364
nautical miles

🕐 14h 27m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (63°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,323 11,717
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,323 11,717
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,323 10,985
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,323 10,985
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,323 14,646
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,323 10,985
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?

This long-haul flight covers 7,323 miles across 15 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The JNB to PVG route connects Johannesburg, South Africa with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 7,323 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to China. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 63° from Johannesburg. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg, South Africa.

🛬 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from OR Tambo International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 7,323 miles (11,786 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JNB to PVG typically take around 14h 27m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,323 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.