Shanghai (PVG) to Vancouver (YVR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,602

miles

9,016

kilometers

4,868

nautical miles

🕐 11h 10m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (37°)

Direction

🌍 -16h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	5,602	+3,361	8,963 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	5,602	+3,361	8,963 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	5,602	+2,801	8,403 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	5,602	+2,801	8,403 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	5,602	+5,602	11,204 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	5,602	+2,801	8,403 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 Vancouver, your watch will be 16 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The PVG to YVR route connects Shanghai, China with Vancouver, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 5,602 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from China to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 37° 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 YVR

Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) serves Vancouver, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 5,602 miles (9,016 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from PVG to YVR typically take around 11h 10m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 5,602 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.