CVH
Lafontaine
Argentina
18,625 km
11,573 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
18,625 km
11,573 mi / 10,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
241°
west southwest

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CVH PVG
Airport Name Caviahue Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code CVH PVG
ICAO Code SAHE ZSPD
City Lafontaine Shanghai
Country Argentina China
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,435 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -37.850000, -71.010000 31.140000, 121.810000

Lafontaine (CVH) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 18,625 kilometers (11,573 miles / 10,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Argentina 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 11:28 in Lafontaine, it's 22:28 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 5,422 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Caviahue Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Lafontaine (CVH) follows a heading of 126° (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 Caviahue Airport (CVH) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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