LBQ
Lambarene
Gabon
12,088 km
7,511 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
12,088 km
7,511 mi / 6,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
57°
east northeast

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LBQ PVG
Airport Name Lambarene Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code LBQ PVG
ICAO Code FOGR ZSPD
City Lambarene Shanghai
Country Gabon China
Timezone Africa/Libreville Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 82 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -0.700000, 10.250000 31.140000, 121.810000

Lambarene (LBQ) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lambarene Airport (LBQ) in Lambarene, Gabon to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 12,088 kilometers (7,511 miles / 6,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Gabon 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 16:01 in Lambarene, it's 23:01 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 Lambarene (LBQ) follows a heading of 281° (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 Lambarene Airport (LBQ) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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