Distance From Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, PVG - SEA Distance

The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 5709 miles or 9188 kilometers or 4958 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 Seattle ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Pudong) and Seattle takes around 13 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong), China to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, United States is 13 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 - SEA

Kilometers		9188 km
Statute Miles		5709 miles
Nautical Miles		4958 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 7 minutes

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport Flight Route Map - PVG to SEA Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • PVG - SEA

Time difference between Shanghai (Pudong) (China) and Seattle (United States) is 15 Hours.
Seattle time is 15 Hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Pudong) (China)	2025-12-17, 04:38:12 CST
Seattle (United States)	2025-12-16, 13:38:12 MST

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

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA / KSEA) Seattle, United States