Shanghai (Pudong) to Seattle (PVG–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PVG–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 5,709 miles in approximately 10h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 359 | 10h26 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 3:00 AM in Seattle.
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.
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.
Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.
Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.
Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.
PVG–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to SEA
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to SEA is about 10 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,709 miles (9,188 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Narita, Ted Stevens Anchorage and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.