Flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai

From LAX (LAX), USA North America  →  Pudong (PVG), China Asia

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 13 hours 9 minutes, covering a great-circle distance of 6,472 miles (10,415 km). Actual scheduled time varies by airline, routing, and wind — expect ±15 to 30 minutes from this estimate.

Time zones & jet lag

CO₂ footprint per passenger

Economy class, single passenger. Source: DEFRA 2024 averages.

This flight emits roughly 3.6× the CO₂ of an equivalent train trip and 0.9× a car driven alone over the same distance.

Flights from Los Angeles

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