BSU
Basankusu
DR Congo
11,078 km
6,883 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,078 km
6,883 mi / 5,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BSU PVG
Airport Name Basankusu Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code BSU PVG
ICAO Code FZEN ZSPD
City Basankusu Shanghai
Country DR Congo China
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,217 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 1.220000, 19.790000 31.140000, 121.810000

Basankusu (BSU) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basankusu Airport (BSU) in Basankusu, DR Congo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,078 kilometers (6,883 miles / 5,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 DR Congo 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 22:00 in Basankusu, it's 05:00 in Shanghai. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,204 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Basankusu Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Basankusu (BSU) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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