Shanghai (Pudong) to Mountain View (PVG–NUQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Mountain View
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
6,161 mi 18h 55m nonstop -15h behind

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

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 3:00 AM in Mountain View.
Distance & Flight Time
6,161 mi / 9,914 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 18h 55m 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–NUQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Mountain View route.
Route details
Distance6,161 mi / 9,914 km
Flight time18h 55m
Time difference-15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: NUQ
IATA / ICAONUQ / KNUQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation32 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to NUQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Moffett Federal Airfield take about 18h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 6,161 miles.
Mountain View is 15 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to NUQ

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PVG to NUQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to NUQ is about 18 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,161 miles (9,914 km).