PVG
Shanghai
China
9,210 km
5,723 miles
QLS
Lausanne
Switzerland
Distance
9,210 km
5,723 mi / 4,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
321°
northwest

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PVG QLS
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport
IATA Code PVG QLS
ICAO Code ZSPD LSGL
City Shanghai Lausanne
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 13 ft 2,041 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 46.550000, 6.620000

Shanghai (PVG) to Lausanne (QLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) in Lausanne, Switzerland is 9,210 kilometers (5,723 miles / 4,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 China with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:56 in Shanghai, it's 08:56 in Lausanne. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,028 feet between the two airports. Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Lausanne (QLS) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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