MJI
Tripoli
Libya
9,674 km
6,011 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,674 km
6,011 mi / 5,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
54°
northeast

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MJI PVG
Airport Name Mitiga Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code MJI PVG
ICAO Code HLLM ZSPD
City Tripoli Shanghai
Country Libya China
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 36 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 32.890000, 13.280000 31.140000, 121.810000

Tripoli (MJI) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mitiga Airport (MJI) in Tripoli, Libya to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,674 kilometers (6,011 miles / 5,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Libya 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 21:31 in Tripoli, it's 03:31 in Shanghai. With a 6-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 Tripoli (MJI) follows a heading of 307° (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 Mitiga Airport (MJI) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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