GIB
Gibraltar
GI
10,725 km
6,664 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
10,725 km
6,664 mi / 5,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
43°
northeast

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GIB PVG
Airport Name Gibraltar Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code GIB PVG
ICAO Code LXGB ZSPD
City Gibraltar Shanghai
Country GI China
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 15 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 36.150000, -5.350000 31.140000, 121.810000

Gibraltar (GIB) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibraltar Airport (GIB) in Gibraltar, GI to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 10,725 kilometers (6,664 miles / 5,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:01 in Gibraltar, it's 05:01 in Shanghai. With a 7-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 Gibraltar (GIB) follows a heading of 320° (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 Gibraltar Airport (GIB) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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