PVG
Shanghai
China
18,270 km
11,353 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
18,270 km
11,353 mi / 9,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
298°
west northwest

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PVG SDU
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code PVG SDU
ICAO Code ZSPD SBRJ
City Shanghai Rio De Janeiro
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 13 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Shanghai (PVG) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 18,270 kilometers (11,353 miles / 9,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Brazil. 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 13:05 in Shanghai, it's 02:05 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 11-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 Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 55° (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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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