PVG
Shanghai
China
8,401 km
5,220 miles
RLG
Rostock
Germany
Distance
8,401 km
5,220 mi / 4,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PVG RLG
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Rostock-Laage Airport
IATA Code PVG RLG
ICAO Code ZSPD ETNL
City Shanghai Rostock
Country China Germany
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Berlin
Elevation 13 ft 138 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 53.920000, 12.280000

Shanghai (PVG) to Rostock (RLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) in Rostock, Germany is 8,401 kilometers (5,220 miles / 4,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Germany. 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 16:54 in Shanghai, it's 09:54 in Rostock. With a 7-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 Rostock (RLG) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 56° (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 Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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