ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
7,468 km
4,640 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
7,468 km
4,640 mi / 4,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ELQ PVG
Airport Name Gassim Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code ELQ PVG
ICAO Code OEGS ZSPD
City N/A Shanghai
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,126 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 31.140000, 121.810000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 7,468 kilometers (4,640 miles / 4,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Saudi Arabia with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:55 in Gassim Airport, it's 06:55 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 2,113 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Gassim Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 288° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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