The flight distance from Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) in Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 13,582 kilometers (8,439 miles / 7,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Cape Verde 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 07:11 in Ponta do Sol, it's 16:11 in Shanghai. With a 9-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 Ponta do Sol (NTO) follows a heading of 322° (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 Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.