PVG
Shanghai
China
9,746 km
6,056 miles
SFA
Sfax
Tunisia
Distance
9,746 km
6,056 mi / 5,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
310°
northwest

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PVG SFA
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Sfax Thyna International Airport
IATA Code PVG SFA
ICAO Code ZSPD DTTX
City Shanghai Sfax
Country China Tunisia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Tunis
Elevation 13 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 34.720000, 10.690000

Shanghai (PVG) to Sfax (SFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) in Sfax, Tunisia is 9,746 kilometers (6,056 miles / 5,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Tunisia. 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 19:38 in Shanghai, it's 12:38 in Sfax. 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 Sfax (SFA) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 53° (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 Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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