PVG
Shanghai
China
15,709 km
9,761 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
15,709 km
9,761 mi / 8,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG TAU
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code PVG TAU
ICAO Code ZSPD SKTA
City Shanghai Tauramena
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 13 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 5.010000, -72.740000

Shanghai (PVG) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 15,709 kilometers (9,761 miles / 8,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Colombia. 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 04:04 in Shanghai, it's 15:04 in Tauramena. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,449 feet between the two airports. Tauramena Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Tauramena (TAU) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). 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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) 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.