KMP
Keetmanshoop
Namibia
12,716 km
7,901 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
12,716 km
7,901 mi / 6,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
66°
east northeast

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KMP PVG
Airport Name Keetmanshoop Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code KMP PVG
ICAO Code FYKT ZSPD
City Keetmanshoop Shanghai
Country Namibia China
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,506 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -26.540000, 18.110000 31.140000, 121.810000

Keetmanshoop (KMP) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Keetmanshoop Airport (KMP) in Keetmanshoop, Namibia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 12,716 kilometers (7,901 miles / 6,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Namibia 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 20:26 in Keetmanshoop, it's 02:26 in Shanghai. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,493 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Keetmanshoop Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Keetmanshoop (KMP) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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