MCU
Montlucon/Gueret
France
9,483 km
5,893 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,483 km
5,893 mi / 5,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MCU PVG
Airport Name Montlucon-Gueret Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code MCU PVG
ICAO Code LFBK ZSPD
City Montlucon/Gueret Shanghai
Country France China
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,497 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 46.220000, 2.360000 31.140000, 121.810000

Montlucon/Gueret (MCU) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Montlucon-Gueret Airport (MCU) in Montlucon/Gueret, France to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,483 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 01:24 in Montlucon/Gueret, it's 08:24 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 1,484 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Montlucon-Gueret Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Montlucon/Gueret (MCU) follows a heading of 323° (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 Montlucon-Gueret Airport (MCU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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