Distance From Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, PVG - SMF Distance

The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 6123 miles or 9853 kilometers or 5317 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 Shanghai (Pudong) ( China ) to Sacramento ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Pudong) and Sacramento takes around 14 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong), China to Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, United States is 14 hours 4 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 • PVG - SMF

Kilometers		9853 km
Statute Miles		6123 miles
Nautical Miles		5317 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 4 minutes

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sacramento International Airport Flight Route Map - PVG to SMF Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • PVG - SMF

Time difference between Shanghai (Pudong) (China) and Sacramento (United States) is 16 Hours.
Sacramento time is 16 Hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Pudong) (China)	2025-12-17, 17:36:53 CST
Sacramento (United States)	2025-12-17, 01:36:53 PST

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

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

Destination

Sacramento International Airport (SMF / KSMF) Sacramento, United States