PVG
Shanghai
China
7,051 km
4,381 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
7,051 km
4,381 mi / 3,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
335°
north northwest

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PVG SOT
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code PVG SOT
ICAO Code ZSPD EFSO
City Shanghai Sodankyla
Country China Finland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 13 ft 602 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 67.390000, 26.620000

Shanghai (PVG) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 7,051 kilometers (4,381 miles / 3,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Finland. 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 18:24 in Shanghai, it's 12:24 in Sodankyla. With a 6-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 Sodankyla (SOT) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 72° (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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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