AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,368 km
5,821 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,368 km
5,821 mi / 5,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
317°
northwest

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AKL PVG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code AKL PVG
ICAO Code NZAA ZSPD
City Auckland Shanghai
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 31.140000, 121.810000

Auckland (AKL) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,368 kilometers (5,821 miles / 5,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:08 in Auckland, it's 15:08 in Shanghai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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