Shanghai (PVG) to Reno (RNO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,161
miles
9,915
kilometers
5,354
nautical miles

🕐 12h 14m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (43°)
Direction
🌍 -16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,161 9,858
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,161 9,858
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,161 9,242
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,161 9,242
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,161 12,322
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,161 9,242
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 Shanghai and Reno 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 PVG to RNO route connects Shanghai, China with Reno, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,161 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from China to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 43° from Shanghai. There is a 16 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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

🛬 About RNO

Reno Tahoe International Airport

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) serves Reno, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Reno Tahoe International Airport is 6,161 miles (9,915 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PVG to RNO typically take around 12h 14m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,161 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.