Distance From Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Diego International Airport, PVG - SAN Distance

The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 6580 miles or 10589 kilometers or 5714 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 San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Pudong) and San Diego takes around 15 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong), China to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 15 hours 7 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 - SAN

Kilometers		10589 km
Statute Miles		6580 miles
Nautical Miles		5714 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 7 minutes

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - PVG to SAN Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • PVG - SAN

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

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Pudong) (China)	2026-01-29, 12:30:02 CST
San Diego (United States)	2026-01-28, 20:30:02 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

San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN) San Diego, United States