PRY
Pretoria
South Africa
11,764 km
7,310 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,764 km
7,310 mi / 6,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
63°
east northeast

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PRY PVG
Airport Name Wonderboom Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code PRY PVG
ICAO Code FAWB ZSPD
City Pretoria Shanghai
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,095 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -25.650000, 28.220000 31.140000, 121.810000

Pretoria (PRY) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wonderboom Airport (PRY) in Pretoria, South Africa to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,764 kilometers (7,310 miles / 6,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 South Africa 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 23:07 in Pretoria, it's 05:07 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,082 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Wonderboom Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Pretoria (PRY) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Wonderboom Airport (PRY) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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