MGL
Monchengladbach
Germany
8,893 km
5,526 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,893 km
5,526 mi / 4,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
52°
northeast

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MGL PVG
Airport Name Monchengladbach Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code MGL PVG
ICAO Code EDLN ZSPD
City Monchengladbach Shanghai
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 125 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 51.230000, 6.500000 31.140000, 121.810000

Monchengladbach (MGL) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Monchengladbach Airport (MGL) in Monchengladbach, Germany to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 8,893 kilometers (5,526 miles / 4,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany 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 13:35 in Monchengladbach, it's 20:35 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 Monchengladbach (MGL) follows a heading of 325° (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 Monchengladbach Airport (MGL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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