Chicago to Shanghai (Pudong)
14h 30m The flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) covers 11,334 km (7,043 miles) and takes approximately 14h 30m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 334°, passing near 70.3° N, 177.9° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 20h 36m | 21h 02m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 32m | 14h 57m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 36m | 13h 01m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 20m | 13h 45m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ORD | PVG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
| City | Chicago | Shanghai (Pudong) |
| Country | United States | China |
| ICAO | KORD | ZSPD |
| Coordinates | 41.9786, -87.9048 | 31.1434, 121.805 |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Shanghai (Pudong)?
A non-stop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) takes about 14h 30m. The great-circle distance is 11,334 km (7,043 miles, 6,120 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 334°.
How far is Chicago from Shanghai (Pudong)?
11,334 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,043 miles or 6,120 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ORD and PVG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,334 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 14h 30m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.