Shanghai (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
Nonstop from Shanghai Pudong International to San Francisco International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
9,877km
6,137 mi, great circle
Flying time
12h 26m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
1.6
average, November 2026
Airlines
2
passenger airlines
Airlines flying PVG to SFO
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Shanghai to San Francisco?
About 12h 26m gate to gate for the 9,877 km (6,137 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PVG to SFO?
China Eastern and United Airlines, with about 1.6 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).