LAI
Lannion
France
9,607 km
5,969 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,607 km
5,969 mi / 5,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LAI PVG
Airport Name Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code LAI PVG
ICAO Code LFRO ZSPD
City Lannion Shanghai
Country France China
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 290 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 48.750000, -3.470000 31.140000, 121.810000

Lannion (LAI) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport (LAI) in Lannion, France to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,607 kilometers (5,969 miles / 5,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 France 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 13:56 in Lannion, it's 20:56 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 Lannion (LAI) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport (LAI) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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