Shanghai (PVG) to San Jose (SJC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,168
miles
9,926
kilometers
5,360
nautical miles

🕐 12h 15m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (45°)
Direction
🌍 -16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,168 9,869
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,168 9,869
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,168 9,252
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,168 9,252
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,168 12,336
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,168 9,252
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 Jose, your watch will be 16 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The PVG to SJC route connects Shanghai, China with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,168 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 SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 6,168 miles (9,926 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PVG to SJC typically take around 12h 15m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,168 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.