Shanghai (Pudong) to Seattle (PVG–BFI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PVG Airport Page →
5,706 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule Charter / private Verified 18m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shanghai (Pudong) to Seattle
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,706 mi 10h 38m nonstop -15h behind

PVG–BFI has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-15h
Seattle is 15 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · BFI: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 3:00 AM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
5,706 mi / 9,183 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 38m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.

Getting to PVG

The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.

PVG–BFI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance5,706 mi / 9,183 km
Flight time10h 38m
Time difference-15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BFI
IATA / ICAOBFI / KBFI
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to BFI flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to King County International Airport - Boeing Field take about 10h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 5,706 miles.
Seattle is 15 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to BFI

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PVG to BFI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to BFI is about 10 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,706 miles (9,183 km).