GMD
Ben Slimane
Morocco
11,044 km
6,863 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,044 km
6,863 mi / 5,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
42°
northeast

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GMD PVG
Airport Name Ben Slimane Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code GMD PVG
ICAO Code GMMB ZSPD
City Ben Slimane Shanghai
Country Morocco China
Timezone Africa/Casablanca Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 627 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 33.660000, -7.220000 31.140000, 121.810000

Ben Slimane (GMD) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) in Ben Slimane, Morocco to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,044 kilometers (6,863 miles / 5,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Morocco 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 20:19 in Ben Slimane, it's 03:19 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 Ben Slimane (GMD) follows a heading of 319° (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 Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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