PVG
Shanghai
China
5,809 km
3,610 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
5,809 km
3,610 mi / 3,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
290°
west northwest

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PVG XBJ
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code PVG XBJ
ICAO Code ZSPD OIMB
City Shanghai Birjand
Country China Iran
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tehran
Elevation 13 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 32.900000, 59.270000

Shanghai (PVG) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 5,809 kilometers (3,610 miles / 3,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Iran. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:59 in Shanghai, it's 18:29 in Birjand. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,939 feet between the two airports. Birjand Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 74° (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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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