Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,472
miles
10,415
kilometers
5,624
nautical miles

🕐 12h 50m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (312°)
Direction
🌍 +16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,472 10,355
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,472 10,355
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,472 9,708
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,472 9,708
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,472 12,944
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,472 9,708
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?

Flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to PVG route connects Los Angeles, United States with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 6,472 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 312° from Los Angeles. There is a 16 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 6,472 miles (10,415 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to PVG typically take around 12h 50m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,472 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.