Shanghai (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,138

miles

9,877

kilometers

5,333

nautical miles

🕐 12h 11m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (45°)

Direction

🌍 -16h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,138	+3,683	9,821 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,138	+3,683	9,821 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,138	+3,069	9,207 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,138	+3,069	9,207 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,138	+6,138	12,276 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,138	+3,069	9,207 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 Francisco, your watch will be 16 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The PVG to SFO route connects Shanghai, China with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,138 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 45° 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 SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 6,138 miles (9,877 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from PVG to SFO typically take around 12h 11m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,138 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.