LIN
Milan
Italy
9,123 km
5,669 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,123 km
5,669 mi / 4,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
53°
northeast

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LIN PVG
Airport Name Linate Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code LIN PVG
ICAO Code LIML ZSPD
City Milan Shanghai
Country Italy China
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 353 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 45.450000, 9.280000 31.140000, 121.810000

Milan (LIN) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Linate Airport (LIN) in Milan, Italy to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,123 kilometers (5,669 miles / 4,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Italy 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 02:41 in Milan, it's 09:41 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 Milan (LIN) follows a heading of 319° (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 Linate Airport (LIN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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