What are the geodetic coordinates of Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)?

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG / ICAO: ZSPD) is located at geodetic coordinates 31.1434°N, 121.8050°E in Shanghai, CN. It sits at an airfield elevation of 13 ft (4 m) MSL with 5 runways (16R/34L (3,800 m), 16L/34R (3,800 m)).

What direct Great Circle routes originate from PVG?

PVG connects to major global flight corridors including San Francisco (SFO). Calculate exact spherical distances, true bearings, and window seat solar recommendations on Orb Vector.

How do Great Circle routes from PVG compare to flat map lines?

Flights departing PVG follow spherical geodesics (Great Circle arcs), which represent the shortest three-dimensional atmospheric distance over Earth's curved surface rather than constant-compass Rhumb lines. At PVG's latitude, Earth's axial rotation imparts a tangential velocity of 1,433 km/h.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) 3D Flight Route Map, Direct Destinations & Geodetic Profile

AIRPORT HUB INTELLIGENCE & GEODETIC PROFILE

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Hub Guide & 3D Flight Map

Geodetic Coordinates: 31.143°N, 121.805°E • Country: CN • Standard Timezone: UTCGMT+8 (Local: 11:44) • Solar Angle: +40.4° Elev, 182° Azim (Daylight)

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) serves as a vital junction in global commercial aviation. Constructed on reclaimed coastal land along the Yangtze Estuary facing the East China Sea. Hover over or select radiating Great Circle spokes on the 3D globe to examine direct geodesic flight corridors, true departure bearings, nautical mile distances, and overflight paths radiating across the world.

ICAO / IATA & ELEVATIONZSPD / PVGElevation: 13 ft (4 m) MSL

PRIMARY RUNWAY COMPLEX5 Runways16R/34L (3,800 m) · 16L/34R (3,800 m)

EARTH ROTATIONAL SPEED1,433 km/hSubtropical Zone (Northern Hemisphere) (1.17 Mach tangential)

HUB REACHABILITY (Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental)46 / 49 Global HubsWithin 14,815 km non-stop range

Direct Outbound Flight Corridors from PVG — Top Direct Routes

PVG → SFO45° True (NE)

San Francisco (US)

9,877 km (6,137 mi)•10h 16m

PVG → LHR328° True (NNW)

London (GB)

9,241 km (5,742 mi)•11h 29m

PVG → JFK12° True (NNE)

New York (US)

11,874 km (7,378 mi)•13h 5m

PVG → LAX46° True (NE)

Los Angeles (US)

10,415 km (6,472 mi)•10h 47m

PVG → SIN213° True (SSW)

Singapore (SG)

3,806 km (2,365 mi)•5h 2m

PVG → DXB282° True (WNW)

Dubai (AE)

6,448 km (4,007 mi)•8h 46m

PVG → HND69° True (ENE)

Tokyo (JP)

1,737 km (1,079 mi)•2h 10m

PVG → HKG220° True (SW)

Hong Kong (HK)

1,256 km (780 mi)•2h 1m

PVG → CDG325° True (NW)

Paris (FR)

9,266 km (5,758 mi)•11h 36m

PVG → SYD154° True (SSE)

Sydney (AU)

7,865 km (4,887 mi)•8h 35m

Popular Route Vectors & Geodesic Azimuth Telemetry from PVG

Route Corridor	Initial Bearing	Arrival Bearing	Great Circle Distance	Rhumb Divergence	Est. Flight Time
PVG → SFOSan Francisco (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	045° TRU (NE)	130° TRU	9,877 km (5,333 NM)	+765 km (+7.7%)	10h 16m
PVG → LHRLondon (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	328° TRU (NNW)	227° TRU	9,241 km (4,990 NM)	+1,084 km (+11.7%)	11h 29m
PVG → JFKNew York (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	012° TRU (NNE)	166° TRU	11,874 km (6,411 NM)	+2,940 km (+24.8%)	13h 5m
PVG → LAXLos Angeles (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	046° TRU (NE)	132° TRU	10,415 km (5,624 NM)	+816 km (+7.8%)	10h 47m
PVG → SINSingapore (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	213° TRU (SSW)	208° TRU	3,806 km (2,055 NM)	+1 km (+<0.1%)	5h 2m
PVG → DXBDubai (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	282° TRU (WNW)	248° TRU	6,448 km (3,482 NM)	+91 km (+1.4%)	8h 46m
PVG → HNDTokyo (Continental Trunk Corridor)	069° TRU (ENE)	079° TRU	1,737 km (938 NM)	+2 km (+0.1%)	2h 10m
PVG → HKGHong Kong (Continental Trunk Corridor)	220° TRU (SW)	217° TRU	1,256 km (678 NM)	identical path	2h 1m
PVG → CDGParis (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	325° TRU (NW)	229° TRU	9,266 km (5,003 NM)	+975 km (+10.5%)	11h 36m
PVG → SYDSydney (Cross-Equatorial Intercontinental)	154° TRU (SSE)	154° TRU	7,865 km (4,247 NM)	+2 km (+<0.1%)	8h 35m

Geography, Airfield Operations & Notable Aviation Facts: PVG

PRIMARY HUB CARRIERSChina Eastern Airlines · Air China · Shanghai Airlines

EXACT GEODETIC ANTIPODE31.143°S, 058.195°W (South Atlantic Ocean / Southern Cone)

FURTHEST MAJOR HUBEzeiza (EZE) — 19,605 km (12,182 mi)

01Ranks among the world's top three air cargo hubs while serving major Pacific routes.
02Linked to Pudong city center via the world's first commercial high-speed Maglev train.
03Coastal East China Sea position provides unobstructed over-water instrument approaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) located and what are its coordinates?: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, ICAO: ZSPD) is located in Shanghai, CN at geodetic coordinates 31.143°N, 121.805°E (Latitude: 31.1434°, Longitude: 121.8050°). At this latitude (Subtropical Zone (Northern Hemisphere)), Earth's rotation imparts a tangential velocity of 1,433 km/h.
What are the runway orientations and airfield elevation at PVG?: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) sits at an airfield elevation of 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level and operates 5 runways, led by 16R/34L (3,800 m), 16L/34R (3,800 m), 17L/35R (4,000 m).
What time zone and solar lighting conditions apply to PVG?: Shanghai Pudong International Airport operates on civil timezone UTCGMT+8 (approximate local clock time: 11:44). Based on real-time solar ephemeris calculations, the sun is at an altitude of +40.4°, placing the airport in daylight.
How many major outbound flight corridors radiate from PVG?: Orb Vector indexes 1 connected flight corridors and 10 popular outbound route vectors radiating from PVG. The longest featured corridor from PVG is PVG → JFK (New York), spanning 11,874 km (7,378 mi / 6,411 NM) along an initial bearing of 012° TRU (NNE).
What is the exact antipode and furthest global hub from PVG?: The exact geodetic antipode (diametrically opposite point on Earth) to PVG lies at 31.143°S, 058.195°W (South Atlantic Ocean / Southern Cone). Among the world's major aviation hubs, the furthest from PVG is Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) at a Great Circle distance of 19,605 km (12,182 mi).
What is a Great Circle?: A Great Circle is the intersection of a sphere and a plane that passes through the sphere's center. It represents the largest possible circle that can be drawn on a sphere and defines the shortest path between two points on the surface.
Why do flight paths look curved on 2D maps?: Most 2D maps use the Mercator projection, which distorts size and shape as you move away from the equator. A straight line on a Mercator map (a rhumb line) is actually a longer path than the curved Great Circle route. Pilots fly the Great Circle route to save fuel and time.
How accurate are the distances?: Orb Vector calculates distances using the Haversine formula, which accounts for the Earth's curvature. While the Earth is not a perfect sphere (it's an oblate spheroid), the error margin is negligible for general flight planning and visualization purposes, typically within 0.5%.
Can I measure multi-stop routes?: Yes! You can chain multiple airports together to create a complex itinerary. The tool will calculate the distance for each leg of the journey as well as the total cumulative distance.
How is flight time estimated?: Our flight time estimator uses a standard cruising speed of 900 km/h (approx 485 knots) and adds a 30-minute buffer for takeoff and landing per leg. Crucially, it also accounts for the Jet Stream: eastbound flights are calculated as ~15% faster due to tailwinds, while westbound flights are slower due to headwinds.
What are the "Discover Routes"?: We've curated a selection of extreme and interesting aviation routes, such as the world's longest flight (Singapore to JFK) and the "Island Hopper" across the Pacific. Use the "Discover Routes" menu to instantly visualize these famous trajectories.