PVG
Shanghai
China
18,495 km
11,492 miles
RAO
Ribeirao Preto
Brazil
Distance
18,495 km
11,492 mi / 9,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PVG RAO
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Leite Lopes Airport
IATA Code PVG RAO
ICAO Code ZSPD SBRP
City Shanghai Ribeirao Preto
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 13 ft 1,806 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -21.140000, -47.780000

Shanghai (PVG) to Ribeirao Preto (RAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil is 18,495 kilometers (11,492 miles / 9,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Brazil. 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 23:52 in Shanghai, it's 12:52 in Ribeirao Preto. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,793 feet between the two airports. Leite Lopes Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Ribeirao Preto (RAO) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 41° (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 Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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