Shanghai to Provo flights
Provo lies 10,371 km (6,444 mi) north-east of Shanghai, -14 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 3 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Shanghai | Provo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 115,162 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | SLC, 67 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 84601–84606 |
Clocks in Provo are 14 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 14 h 3 min journey lands only 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Provo
Crossing from China into United States: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Shanghai
Shanghai is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 34 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 96 km).
Arriving in Provo
Provo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 67 km (42 mi) from the centre, whose 12,002-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Provo Municipal Airport (PVU, 6 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City International Airport | SLC | 67 km (42 mi) | 12,002 ft | 4,227 ft |
| Provo Municipal Airport (regional) | PVU | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,603 ft | 4,497 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Provo from Shanghai?
10,371 km (6,444 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Provo by air?
About 14 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Provo?
Provo is 14 h behind at the moment (America/Denver against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Provo flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC); Provo also has PVU.
What currency do I need in Provo?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.