CJC
Calama
Chile
18,584 km
11,548 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
18,584 km
11,548 mi / 10,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Santiago
Heading
314°
northwest

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CJC PVG
Airport Name El Loa Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code CJC PVG
ICAO Code SCCF ZSPD
City Calama Shanghai
Country Chile China
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,543 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -22.500000, -68.900000 31.140000, 121.810000

Calama (CJC) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 18,584 kilometers (11,548 miles / 10,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:25 in Calama, it's 00:25 in Shanghai. With a 11-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 7,530 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than El Loa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Calama (CJC) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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