Routes · From YVR

Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai (PVG) flights

Nonstop from Vancouver International to Shanghai Pudong International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

9,016km

5,602 mi, great circle

Flying time

11h 24m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

1.4

average, November 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying YVR to PVG

Route map

The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Vancouver to Shanghai?

About 11h 24m gate to gate for the 9,016 km (5,602 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from YVR to PVG?

Air Canada and China Eastern, with about 1.4 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).