PNR
Pointe Noire
Congo
12,177 km
7,567 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
12,177 km
7,567 mi / 6,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
59°
east northeast

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PNR PVG
Airport Name Pointe Noire Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code PNR PVG
ICAO Code FCPP ZSPD
City Pointe Noire Shanghai
Country Congo China
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 55 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -4.820000, 11.890000 31.140000, 121.810000

Pointe Noire (PNR) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pointe Noire Airport (PNR) in Pointe Noire, Congo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 12,177 kilometers (7,567 miles / 6,575 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 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 14:52 in Pointe Noire, it's 21:52 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 Pointe Noire (PNR) follows a heading of 276° (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 Pointe Noire Airport (PNR) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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