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Flight time from Shanghai (Pudong) to New York

PVG → JFK · Shanghai Pudong International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

The flight from Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to New York (JFK) takes about 12h 21m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 7,378 miles (11,874 km).

7,378
miles
11,874
kilometers
-12h
time change
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northbound

How the aircraft compares

Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
12h 21m

When will you arrive?

New York is 12 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong). You cross 12 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.

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Common questions

How long is the flight from Shanghai (Pudong) to New York?
About 12h 21m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
How far is it?
7,378 miles, or 11,874 km (6,411 nautical miles) in a straight line.
What is the time difference?
New York is 12 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).

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