PVG
Shanghai
China
10,281 km
6,388 miles
TLE
Toliara Airport
Madagascar
Distance
10,281 km
6,388 mi / 5,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PVG TLE
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Toliara Airport
IATA Code PVG TLE
ICAO Code ZSPD FMST
City Shanghai N/A
Country China Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 13 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -23.380000, 43.730000

Shanghai (PVG) to Toliara Airport (TLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Toliara Airport (TLE) in Toliara Airport, Madagascar is 10,281 kilometers (6,388 miles / 5,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Madagascar. 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 23:15 in Shanghai, it's 18:15 in Toliara Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Toliara Airport (TLE) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 57° (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 Toliara Airport (TLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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