Minneapolis (MSP) to Shanghai (PVG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,741
miles
10,849
kilometers
5,858
nautical miles

🕐 13h 20m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (330°)
Direction
🌍 +14h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,741 10,786
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,741 10,786
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,741 10,112
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,741 10,112
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,741 13,482
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,741 10,112
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?

When you land in Shanghai, your watch will be 14 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The MSP to PVG route connects Minneapolis, United States with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 6,741 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 330° from Minneapolis. There is a 14 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) serves Minneapolis, United States.

🛬 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 6,741 miles (10,849 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MSP to PVG typically take around 13h 20m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,741 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.