DEM
Dembidollo
Ethiopia
9,229 km
5,735 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,229 km
5,735 mi / 4,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
59°
east northeast

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DEM PVG
Airport Name Dembidollo Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code DEM PVG
ICAO Code HADD ZSPD
City Dembidollo Shanghai
Country Ethiopia China
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,200 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 8.550000, 34.860000 31.140000, 121.810000

Dembidollo (DEM) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dembidollo Airport (DEM) in Dembidollo, Ethiopia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,229 kilometers (5,735 miles / 4,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Ethiopia 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 15:33 in Dembidollo, it's 20:33 in Shanghai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,187 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Dembidollo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Dembidollo (DEM) follows a heading of 276° (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 Dembidollo Airport (DEM) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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