PVG
Shanghai
China
17,929 km
11,140 miles
RBQ
Rurenabaque
Bolivia
Distance
17,929 km
11,140 mi / 9,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG RBQ
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Rurenabaque Airport
IATA Code PVG RBQ
ICAO Code ZSPD SLRQ
City Shanghai Rurenabaque
Country China Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/La_Paz
Elevation 13 ft 676 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -14.430000, -67.500000

Shanghai (PVG) to Rurenabaque (RBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) in Rurenabaque, Bolivia is 17,929 kilometers (11,140 miles / 9,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Bolivia. 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 00:38 in Shanghai, it's 12:38 in Rurenabaque. With a 12-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 Rurenabaque (RBQ) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 335° (north northwest). 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 Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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