Oakland (OAK) to Shanghai (PVG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,140
miles
9,881
kilometers
5,335
nautical miles

🕐 12h 12m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (310°)
Direction
🌍 +16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,140 9,824
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,140 9,824
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,140 9,210
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,140 9,210
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,140 12,280
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,140 9,210
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 Oakland and Shanghai earns you 12,280 base miles - that's 49% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The OAK to PVG route connects Oakland, United States with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 6,140 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 310° from Oakland. There is a 16 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About OAK

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) serves Oakland, United States.

🛬 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 6,140 miles (9,881 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from OAK to PVG typically take around 12h 12m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,140 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.