ADU
Ardabil
Iran
6,578 km
4,088 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
6,578 km
4,088 mi / 3,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
73°
east northeast

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ADU PVG
Airport Name Ardabil Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code ADU PVG
ICAO Code OITL ZSPD
City Ardabil Shanghai
Country Iran China
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,315 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 38.330000, 48.420000 31.140000, 121.810000

Ardabil (ADU) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ardabil Airport (ADU) in Ardabil, Iran to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 6,578 kilometers (4,088 miles / 3,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Iran with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:42 in Ardabil, it's 11:12 in Shanghai. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,302 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Ardabil Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Ardabil (ADU) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ardabil Airport (ADU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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