ORD to PVG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 11,334 km (7,043 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 14h 40m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (PVG to ORD).
How far is it from Chicago to Shanghai (Pudong)?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 11,334 km (7,043 mi, 6,120 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 ORD to PVG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 14h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PVG is roughly northwest of ORD.
How is the ORD to PVG route written in code?
The pair is written ORD-PVG in IATA codes and KORD-ZSPD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD), Shanghai Pudong International Airport is PVG (ZSPD).
| ORD | PVG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
| ICAO code | KORD | ZSPD |
| Country | United States | China |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #2 | #11 |
KORD 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 667 ft (203 m) lower than ORD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ORD to PVG
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: CA, 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 Chicago from Shanghai (Pudong)?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are 11,334 km (7,043 mi, 6,120 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ORD to PVG?
A typical nonstop flight between ORD and PVG takes about 14h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PVG from ORD?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies roughly northwest of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Which airlines fly ORD to PVG?
3 airlines appear on the ORD-PVG route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways.
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