PVG
Shanghai
China
8,591 km
5,338 miles
RFN
Raufarhofn
Iceland
Distance
8,591 km
5,338 mi / 4,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
344°
north northwest

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PVG RFN
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Raufarhofn Airport
IATA Code PVG RFN
ICAO Code ZSPD BIRG
City Shanghai Raufarhofn
Country China Iceland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 13 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 66.410000, -15.920000

Shanghai (PVG) to Raufarhofn (RFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) in Raufarhofn, Iceland is 8,591 kilometers (5,338 miles / 4,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Iceland. 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 05:17 in Shanghai, it's 21:17 in Raufarhofn. With a 8-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 Raufarhofn (RFN) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 36° (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 Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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