GAS
Garissa
Kenya
9,289 km
5,772 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,289 km
5,772 mi / 5,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
59°
east northeast

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GAS PVG
Airport Name Garissa Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code GAS PVG
ICAO Code HKGA ZSPD
City Garissa Shanghai
Country Kenya China
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 475 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -0.460000, 39.650000 31.140000, 121.810000

Garissa (GAS) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garissa Airport (GAS) in Garissa, Kenya to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,289 kilometers (5,772 miles / 5,015 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 Kenya 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 12:13 in Garissa, it's 17:13 in Shanghai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Garissa (GAS) follows a heading of 266° (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 Garissa Airport (GAS) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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