LIQ
Lisala Airport
DR Congo
10,861 km
6,748 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
10,861 km
6,748 mi / 5,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
58°
east northeast

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LIQ PVG
Airport Name Lisala Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code LIQ PVG
ICAO Code FZGA ZSPD
City N/A Shanghai
Country DR Congo China
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,509 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 2.170000, 21.500000 31.140000, 121.810000

Lisala Airport (LIQ) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisala Airport (LIQ) in Lisala Airport, DR Congo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 10,861 kilometers (6,748 miles / 5,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 DR Congo 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 13:16 in Lisala Airport, it's 20:16 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,496 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Lisala Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Lisala Airport (LIQ) follows a heading of 277° (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 Lisala Airport (LIQ) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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