PVG
Shanghai
China
12,208 km
7,586 miles
SZA
Soyo
Angola
Distance
12,208 km
7,586 mi / 6,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
275°
west

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PVG SZA
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Soyo Airport
IATA Code PVG SZA
ICAO Code ZSPD FNSO
City Shanghai Soyo
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 13 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -6.140000, 12.370000

Shanghai (PVG) to Soyo (SZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Soyo Airport (SZA) in Soyo, Angola is 12,208 kilometers (7,586 miles / 6,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Angola. 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 18:24 in Shanghai, it's 11:24 in Soyo. 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 Soyo (SZA) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 59° (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 Soyo Airport (SZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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