PVG
Shanghai
China
1,310 km
814 miles
UKB
Kobe
Japan
Distance
1,310 km
814 mi / 707 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
69°
east northeast

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PVG UKB
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Kobe Airport
IATA Code PVG UKB
ICAO Code ZSPD RJBE
City Shanghai Kobe
Country China Japan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 13 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 34.630000, 135.220000

Shanghai (PVG) to Kobe (UKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, Japan is 1,310 kilometers (814 miles / 707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting China with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:29 in Shanghai, it's 00:29 in Kobe.

The return flight from Kobe (UKB) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). 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 Kobe Airport (UKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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