MYD
Malindi
Kenya
9,407 km
5,845 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,407 km
5,845 mi / 5,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
58°
east northeast

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MYD PVG
Airport Name Malindi Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code MYD PVG
ICAO Code HKML ZSPD
City Malindi Shanghai
Country Kenya China
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 80 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -3.230000, 40.100000 31.140000, 121.810000

Malindi (MYD) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malindi Airport (MYD) in Malindi, Kenya to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,407 kilometers (5,845 miles / 5,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Kenya 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 00:05 in Malindi, it's 05:05 in Shanghai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Malindi (MYD) follows a heading of 263° (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 Malindi Airport (MYD) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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