LAX to PVG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 10,415 km (6,472 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 13h 30m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (PVG to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to Shanghai (Pudong)?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 10,415 km (6,472 mi, 5,624 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 LAX to PVG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 13h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PVG is roughly northwest of LAX.
How is the LAX to PVG route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-PVG in IATA codes and KLAX-ZSPD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Shanghai Pudong International Airport is PVG (ZSPD).
| LAX | PVG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | ZSPD |
| Country | United States | China |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #11 |
KLAX 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 112 ft (34 m) lower than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to PVG
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: CA, DL, HU.
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 Los Angeles from Shanghai (Pudong)?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are 10,415 km (6,472 mi, 5,624 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to PVG?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and PVG takes about 13h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PVG from LAX?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies roughly northwest of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to PVG?
4 airlines appear on the LAX-PVG route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines.
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