PVG
Shanghai
China
10,937 km
6,796 miles
VNX
Vilanculo
Mozambique
Distance
10,937 km
6,796 mi / 5,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PVG VNX
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Vilankulo Airport
IATA Code PVG VNX
ICAO Code ZSPD FQVL
City Shanghai Vilanculo
Country China Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maputo
Elevation 13 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -22.020000, 35.310000

Shanghai (PVG) to Vilanculo (VNX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Vilankulo Airport (VNX) in Vilanculo, Mozambique is 10,937 kilometers (6,796 miles / 5,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 02:35 in Shanghai, it's 20:35 in Vilanculo. 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 Vilanculo (VNX) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 60° (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 Vilankulo Airport (VNX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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