GJL
Jijel
Algeria
9,944 km
6,179 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,944 km
6,179 mi / 5,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
50°
northeast

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GJL PVG
Airport Name Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code GJL PVG
ICAO Code DAAV ZSPD
City Jijel Shanghai
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 36 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 36.800000, 5.870000 31.140000, 121.810000

Jijel (GJL) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) in Jijel, Algeria to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,944 kilometers (6,179 miles / 5,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Algeria 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 00:41 in Jijel, it's 07:41 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 Jijel (GJL) follows a heading of 314° (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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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