Shanghai (Pudong) to Pittsburgh (PVG–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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7,291 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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 connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 17h 18m AACZ → AAASGF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Pittsburgh flights
DTW Detroit 17h 45m DL → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 57m CACKCSG → AAMHMX Los Angeles (LAX) to Pittsburgh flights
JFK New York 17h 59m MU → AAAMB6 New York (JFK) to Pittsburgh flights
YYZ Toronto 19h 57m ACMU → ACUA Toronto (YYZ) to Pittsburgh flights
SEA Seattle 24h 27m CKDL → AS Seattle (SEA) to Pittsburgh flights
SFO San Francisco 28h 55m MUUA → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Pittsburgh flights
LHR London 44h 50m BAIBMU → AYBAEI London (LHR) to Pittsburgh flights
CLT Charlotte ~14h 5m F9 → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Pittsburgh flights
ORD Chicago ~16h 32m → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Pittsburgh flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Pittsburgh
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
7,291 mi 14h 5m nonstop -12h behind

PVG–PIT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to PIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
CLT ~14h 5m ORD ~16h 32m DFW ~17h 18m DTW ~17h 45m LAX ~17h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
877
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PVG → PIT
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
44%
Return
PIT → PVG
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PIT delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-12h
Pittsburgh is 12 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · PIT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 AM in Pittsburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
7,291 mi / 11,733 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 14h 5m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources 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.

Facts

PVG–PIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Pittsburgh route.
Route details
Distance7,291 mi / 11,733 km
Flight time14h 5m
Time difference-12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PIT
Full namePittsburgh International Airport
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to PIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport take about 14h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 7,291 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Los Angeles.
Pittsburgh is 12 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from PIT to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to PIT

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PVG to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to PIT is about 14 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,291 miles (11,733 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.