LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
11,528 km
7,163 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,528 km
7,163 mi / 6,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
59°
east northeast

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LUS PVG
Airport Name Lusanga Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code LUS PVG
ICAO Code FZCE ZSPD
City Lusanga Shanghai
Country DR Congo China
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,365 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -4.800000, 18.720000 31.140000, 121.810000

Lusanga (LUS) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,528 kilometers (7,163 miles / 6,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 03:20 in Lusanga, it's 10:20 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 1,352 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Lusanga Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Lusanga (LUS) follows a heading of 273° (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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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