Chicago to Shanghai Flight Time: 13–16 Hours Non-Stop

Non-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) take 13 to 16 hours westbound.

• Distance: ~6,950 miles (11,185 km).
• Carriers: United (daily, 777/787), China Eastern (daily, 777), American (seasonal).
• Westbound (ORD→PVG): 14h 30m – 16h (headwinds).
• Eastbound (PVG→ORD): 12h 30m – 13h 30m (tailwinds).

One-stop options (Seoul/ICN, Tokyo/HND, Taipei/TPE, Hong Kong/HKG) add 3–6 hours but may be cheaper. Time difference: Shanghai is 13 hours ahead (12 in US DST).