HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,544 km
5,309 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,544 km
5,309 mi / 4,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
55°
northeast

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HAM PVG
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code HAM PVG
ICAO Code EDDH ZSPD
City Hamburg Shanghai
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 53 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 31.140000, 121.810000

Hamburg (HAM) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 8,544 kilometers (5,309 miles / 4,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:58 in Hamburg, it's 18:58 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 Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 326° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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