Shanghai (PVG) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,123

miles

9,853

kilometers

5,320

nautical miles

🕐 12h 10m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (44°)

Direction

🌍 -16h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,123	+3,674	9,797 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,123	+3,674	9,797 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,123	+3,062	9,185 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,123	+3,062	9,185 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,123	+6,123	12,246 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,123	+3,062	9,185 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 Sacramento, your watch will be 16 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The PVG to SMF route connects Shanghai, China with Sacramento, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,123 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 44° 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 SMF

Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) serves Sacramento, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 6,123 miles (9,853 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from PVG to SMF typically take around 12h 10m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,123 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.