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How long is the flight from New York to Shanghai?

JFKNew York
PVGShanghai
Flight Time
13 h 42 min
Distance
11,887km

7,386 miles

Departure
05:50
Arrival
07:32
From

JFKNew York

John F Kennedy International Airport

Departure 05:50 · America/New_York

To

PVGShanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Arrival 07:32 · Asia/Shanghai

Route Details

The flight from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai covers a distance of approximately 11,887 kilometers (7,386 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 13 h 42 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
America/New_York
Arrival Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from New York to Shanghai?

A direct flight from New York to Shanghai takes around 13 h 42 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from New York to Shanghai?

The distance from New York to Shanghai is about 11,887 kilometers (7,386 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from New York to Shanghai?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 13 h 42 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Shanghai to New York.