PVG
Shanghai
China
13,131 km
8,159 miles
XLS
Saint Louis
Senegal
Distance
13,131 km
8,159 mi / 7,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
314°
northwest

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PVG XLS
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Saint Louis Airport
IATA Code PVG XLS
ICAO Code ZSPD GOSS
City Shanghai Saint Louis
Country China Senegal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Dakar
Elevation 13 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 16.050000, -16.460000

Shanghai (PVG) to Saint Louis (XLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Saint Louis Airport (XLS) in Saint Louis, Senegal is 13,131 kilometers (8,159 miles / 7,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Senegal. 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 02:27 in Shanghai, it's 18:27 in Saint Louis. With a 8-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 Saint Louis (XLS) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 40° (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 Saint Louis Airport (XLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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