PVG
Shanghai
China
12,908 km
8,021 miles
RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
Distance
12,908 km
8,021 mi / 6,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
252°
west southwest

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PVG RHN
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Skorpion Mine Airport
IATA Code PVG RHN
ICAO Code ZSPD FYSA
City Shanghai Rosh Pinah
Country China Namibia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 13 ft 1,870 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -27.880000, 16.650000

Shanghai (PVG) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia is 12,908 kilometers (8,021 miles / 6,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:49 in Shanghai, it's 19:49 in Rosh Pinah. With a 6-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 1,857 feet between the two airports. Skorpion Mine Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Rosh Pinah (RHN) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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