KCU
Masindi
Uganda
9,913 km
6,160 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,913 km
6,160 mi / 5,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
59°
east northeast

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KCU PVG
Airport Name Masindi Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code KCU PVG
ICAO Code HUMI ZSPD
City Masindi Shanghai
Country Uganda China
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,850 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 1.760000, 31.740000 31.140000, 121.810000

Masindi (KCU) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,913 kilometers (6,160 miles / 5,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Uganda 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 19:35 in Masindi, it's 00:35 in Shanghai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,837 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Masindi Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Masindi (KCU) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Masindi Airport (KCU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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