Distance From Central Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, CEM - PVG Distance

The distance from Central Airport (CEM) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 4372 miles or 7035 kilometers or 3796 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Central ( United States ) to Shanghai (Pudong) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Central and Shanghai (Pudong) takes around 10 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Central Airport, Central, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong), China is 10 hours 3 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CEM - PVG

Kilometers		7035 km
Statute Miles		4372 miles
Nautical Miles		3796 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 3 minutes

Central Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport Flight Route Map - CEM to PVG Flight Path

Location of Central Airport & Shanghai Pudong International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Central to Shanghai (Pudong) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Central, United States and Shanghai (Pudong), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Central, United States and Shanghai (Pudong), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CEM - PVG

Time difference between Central (United States) and Shanghai (Pudong) (China) is 16 Hours.
Shanghai (Pudong) time is 16 Hours ahead of Central.

Location	Local Time
Central (United States)	2026-05-05, 05:17:55 AKDT
Shanghai (Pudong) (China)	2026-05-05, 21:17:55 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Central Airport (CEM / PACE) Central, United States

Destination

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG / ZSPD) Shanghai (Pudong), China