Flight time from Shanghai (Pudong) to San Francisco
PVG → SFO · Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
The flight from Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 10h 19m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 6,138 miles (9,877 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
10h 19m
When will you arrive?
San Francisco is 15 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong). You cross 15 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 San Francisco?
- About 10h 19m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 6,138 miles, or 9,877 km (5,333 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Francisco is 15 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
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