PVG
Shanghai
China
8,001 km
4,972 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
8,001 km
4,972 mi / 4,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PVG WAW
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code PVG WAW
ICAO Code ZSPD EPWA
City Shanghai Warsaw
Country China Poland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 13 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 52.170000, 20.970000

Shanghai (PVG) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 8,001 kilometers (4,972 miles / 4,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:41 in Shanghai, it's 10:41 in Warsaw. With a 7-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 Warsaw (WAW) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 62° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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