Shanghai (PVG) to Seattle (SEA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,709
miles
9,188
kilometers
4,961
nautical miles

🕐 11h 22m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (38°)
Direction
🌍 -16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,709 9,134
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,709 9,134
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,709 8,564
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,709 8,564
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,709 11,418
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,709 8,564
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 Seattle, your watch will be 16 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The PVG to SEA route connects Shanghai, China with Seattle, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,709 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 38° 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 SEA

Seattle Tacoma International Airport

Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) serves Seattle, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Seattle Tacoma International Airport is 5,709 miles (9,188 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PVG to SEA typically take around 11h 22m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,709 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.