DTW to PVG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 11,462 km (7,122 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 14h 50m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (PVG to DTW).
How far is it from Detroit to Shanghai (Pudong)?
The great-circle distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 11,462 km (7,122 mi, 6,189 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DTW to PVG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 14h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PVG is roughly north of DTW.
How is the DTW to PVG route written in code?
The pair is written DTW-PVG in IATA codes and KDTW-ZSPD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW), Shanghai Pudong International Airport is PVG (ZSPD).
| DTW | PVG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDTW | ZSPD |
| Country | United States | China |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #59 | #11 |
KDTW starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; ZSPD starts with Z, the prefix for China and Mongolia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PVG sits 632 ft (193 m) lower than DTW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DTW to PVG
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: CZ, MU.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Detroit from Shanghai (Pudong)?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are 11,462 km (7,122 mi, 6,189 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DTW to PVG?
A typical nonstop flight between DTW and PVG takes about 14h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PVG from DTW?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies roughly north of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Which airlines fly DTW to PVG?
1 airline appear on the DTW-PVG route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines.
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