Shanghai (PVG) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,580

miles

10,589

kilometers

5,718

nautical miles

🕐 13h 2m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (46°)

Direction

🌍 -16h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,580	+3,948	10,528 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,580	+3,948	10,528 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,580	+3,290	9,870 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,580	+3,290	9,870 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,580	+6,580	13,160 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,580	+3,290	9,870 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 San Diego, your watch will be 16 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The PVG to SAN route connects Shanghai, China with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,580 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 46° 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 SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 6,580 miles (10,589 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from PVG to SAN typically take around 13h 2m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,580 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.