CHQ
Souda
Greece
8,675 km
5,390 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,675 km
5,390 mi / 4,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
60°
east northeast

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CHQ PVG
Airport Name Chania International Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code CHQ PVG
ICAO Code LGSA ZSPD
City Souda Shanghai
Country Greece China
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 490 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.530000, 24.150000 31.140000, 121.810000

Souda (CHQ) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chania International Airport (CHQ) in Souda, Greece to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 8,675 kilometers (5,390 miles / 4,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:42 in Souda, it's 22:42 in Shanghai. With a 6-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 Souda (CHQ) follows a heading of 304° (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 Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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