PVG
Shanghai
China
10,561 km
6,562 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
10,561 km
6,562 mi / 5,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
252°
west southwest

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PVG UEL
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code PVG UEL
ICAO Code ZSPD FQQL
City Shanghai Quelimane
Country China Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maputo
Elevation 13 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Shanghai (PVG) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 10,561 kilometers (6,562 miles / 5,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Mozambique. 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 23:01 in Shanghai, it's 17:01 in Quelimane. With a 6-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 Quelimane (UEL) 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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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