PVG
Shanghai
China
19,700 km
12,241 miles
RAF
Rafaela
Argentina
Distance
19,700 km
12,241 mi / 10,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
94°
east

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PVG RAF
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Rafaela Airport
IATA Code PVG RAF
ICAO Code ZSPD SAFR
City Shanghai Rafaela
Country China Argentina
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 13 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -31.280000, -61.500000

Shanghai (PVG) to Rafaela (RAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Rafaela Airport (RAF) in Rafaela, Argentina is 19,700 kilometers (12,241 miles / 10,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:36 in Shanghai, it's 13:36 in Rafaela. With a 11-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 Rafaela (RAF) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 268° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Rafaela Airport (RAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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