KIA
Kaieteur Falls
Guyana
15,975 km
9,927 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
15,975 km
9,927 mi / 8,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Guyana
Heading
358°
north

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KIA PVG
Airport Name Kaieteur International Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code KIA PVG
ICAO Code PKSA ZSPD
City Kaieteur Falls Shanghai
Country Guyana China
Timezone America/Guyana Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 0 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 5.170000, -59.490000 31.140000, 121.810000

Kaieteur Falls (KIA) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaieteur International Airport (KIA) in Kaieteur Falls, Guyana to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 15,975 kilometers (9,927 miles / 8,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Guyana with China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:30 in Kaieteur Falls, it's 04:30 in Shanghai. With a 12-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 Kaieteur Falls (KIA) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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