PVG
Shanghai
China
6,320 km
3,927 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
6,320 km
3,927 mi / 3,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
111°
east southeast

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PVG TRW
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code PVG TRW
ICAO Code ZSPD NGTA
City Shanghai Tarawa
Country China Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 13 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 1.380000, 173.150000

Shanghai (PVG) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 6,320 kilometers (3,927 miles / 3,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:17 in Shanghai, it's 01:17 in Tarawa. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tarawa (TRW) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 307° (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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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