NRT to PVG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 1,796 km (1,116 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PVG to NRT).
How far is it from Narita to Shanghai (Pudong)?
The great-circle distance between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 1,796 km (1,116 mi, 970 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 NRT to PVG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PVG is roughly west of NRT.
How is the NRT to PVG route written in code?
The pair is written NRT-PVG in IATA codes and RJAA-ZSPD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Narita International Airport is NRT (RJAA), Shanghai Pudong International Airport is PVG (ZSPD).
| NRT | PVG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Narita International Airport | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
| ICAO code | RJAA | ZSPD |
| Country | Japan | China |
| Elevation | 141 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #34 | #11 |
RJAA starts with R, the ICAO prefix for East Asia; ZSPD starts with Z, the prefix for China and Mongolia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PVG sits 128 ft (39 m) lower than NRT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying NRT to PVG
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| JL | Japan Airlines | JAL | Japanair | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
| NH | All Nippon Airways | ANA | All Nippon | Active |
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 Narita from Shanghai (Pudong)?
Narita International Airport (NRT) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are 1,796 km (1,116 mi, 970 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from NRT to PVG?
A typical nonstop flight between NRT and PVG takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PVG from NRT?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies roughly west of Narita International Airport (NRT).
Which airlines fly NRT to PVG?
5 airlines appear on the NRT-PVG route in the open dataset, including Air China, Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines.
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