NLO
Ndolo Airport
DR Congo
11,823 km
7,347 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,823 km
7,347 mi / 6,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
59°
east northeast

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NLO PVG
Airport Name Ndolo Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code NLO PVG
ICAO Code FZAB ZSPD
City N/A Shanghai
Country DR Congo China
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 915 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -4.330000, 15.330000 31.140000, 121.810000

Ndolo Airport (NLO) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndolo Airport (NLO) in Ndolo Airport, DR Congo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,823 kilometers (7,347 miles / 6,384 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 17:38 in Ndolo Airport, it's 00:38 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 Ndolo Airport (NLO) follows a heading of 275° (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 Ndolo Airport (NLO) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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