BGH
Boghe
Mauritania
12,925 km
8,031 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
12,925 km
8,031 mi / 6,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
42°
northeast

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BGH PVG
Airport Name Abbaye Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code BGH PVG
ICAO Code GQNE ZSPD
City Boghe Shanghai
Country Mauritania China
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 66 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 16.630000, -14.200000 31.140000, 121.810000

Boghe (BGH) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abbaye Airport (BGH) in Boghe, Mauritania to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 12,925 kilometers (8,031 miles / 6,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Mauritania with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:04 in Boghe, it's 04:04 in Shanghai. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Boghe (BGH) follows a heading of 312° (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 Abbaye Airport (BGH) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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