PVG
Shanghai
China
11,253 km
6,992 miles
VJB
Xai-Xai
Mozambique
Distance
11,253 km
6,992 mi / 6,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PVG VJB
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Xai-Xai Airport
IATA Code PVG VJB
ICAO Code ZSPD FQXA
City Shanghai Xai-Xai
Country China Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maputo
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -25.040000, 33.630000

Shanghai (PVG) to Xai-Xai (VJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) in Xai-Xai, Mozambique is 11,253 kilometers (6,992 miles / 6,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 06:06 in Shanghai, it's 00:06 in Xai-Xai. 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 Xai-Xai (VJB) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 61° (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 Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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