PVG
Shanghai
China
9,242 km
5,743 miles
WRE
Whangarei Airport
New Zealand
Distance
9,242 km
5,743 mi / 4,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
140°
southeast

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PVG WRE
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Whangarei Airport
IATA Code PVG WRE
ICAO Code ZSPD NZWR
City Shanghai N/A
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 13 ft 133 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -35.770000, 174.370000

Shanghai (PVG) to Whangarei Airport (WRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Whangarei Airport (WRE) in Whangarei Airport, New Zealand is 9,242 kilometers (5,743 miles / 4,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:02 in Shanghai, it's 12:02 in Whangarei Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). 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 Whangarei Airport (WRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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