PVG
Shanghai
China
8,954 km
5,564 miles
RMS
Ramstein
Germany
Distance
8,954 km
5,564 mi / 4,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PVG RMS
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Ramstein Air Base
IATA Code PVG RMS
ICAO Code ZSPD ETAR
City Shanghai Ramstein
Country China Germany
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Berlin
Elevation 13 ft 776 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 49.440000, 7.600000

Shanghai (PVG) to Ramstein (RMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany is 8,954 kilometers (5,564 miles / 4,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 00:35 in Shanghai, it's 17:35 in Ramstein. 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 Ramstein (RMS) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 52° (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 Ramstein Air Base (RMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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