GBK
Gbangbatok
Sierra Leone
13,501 km
8,389 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
13,501 km
8,389 mi / 7,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
46°
northeast

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GBK PVG
Airport Name Gbangbatok Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code GBK PVG
ICAO Code GFGK ZSPD
City Gbangbatok Shanghai
Country Sierra Leone China
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 75 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 7.770000, -12.380000 31.140000, 121.810000

Gbangbatok (GBK) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) in Gbangbatok, Sierra Leone to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 13,501 kilometers (8,389 miles / 7,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 18:33 in Gbangbatok, it's 02:33 in Shanghai. With a 8-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 Gbangbatok (GBK) follows a heading of 304° (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 Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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