EDB
El Debba
Sudan
9,062 km
5,631 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,062 km
5,631 mi / 4,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EDB PVG
Airport Name El Debba Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code EDB PVG
ICAO Code HSDB ZSPD
City El Debba Shanghai
Country Sudan China
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 843 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 18.020000, 30.960000 31.140000, 121.810000

El Debba (EDB) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Debba Airport (EDB) in El Debba, Sudan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,062 kilometers (5,631 miles / 4,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Sudan 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 22:28 in El Debba, it's 04:28 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 El Debba (EDB) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 El Debba Airport (EDB) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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