PVG
Shanghai
China
15,129 km
9,401 miles
TLU
Tolu
Colombia
Distance
15,129 km
9,401 mi / 8,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG TLU
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Tolu Airport
IATA Code PVG TLU
ICAO Code ZSPD SKTL
City Shanghai Tolu
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 13 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 9.510000, -75.590000

Shanghai (PVG) to Tolu (TLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Tolu Airport (TLU) in Tolu, Colombia is 15,129 kilometers (9,401 miles / 8,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 18:09 in Shanghai, it's 05:09 in Tolu. 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.

The return flight from Tolu (TLU) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 338° (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 Tolu Airport (TLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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