PVG
Shanghai
China
8,600 km
5,343 miles
SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
Distance
8,600 km
5,343 mi / 4,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

PVG SHC
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Shire Airport
IATA Code PVG SHC
ICAO Code ZSPD HASR
City Shanghai Shire
Country China Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 13 ft 6,207 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 14.080000, 38.270000

Shanghai (PVG) to Shire (SHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 8,600 kilometers (5,343 miles / 4,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 05:00 in Shanghai, it's 00:00 in Shire. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,194 feet between the two airports. Shire Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shire (SHC) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 61° (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 Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.