PVG
Shanghai
China
18,318 km
11,383 miles
SNZ
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
18,318 km
11,383 mi / 9,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
299°
west northwest

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PVG SNZ
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code PVG SNZ
ICAO Code ZSPD SBSC
City Shanghai Rio De Janeiro
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 13 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -22.930000, -43.720000

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

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 18,318 kilometers (11,383 miles / 9,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 19:32 in Shanghai, it's 08:32 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 (SNZ) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 54° (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 Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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