PVG
Shanghai
China
9,058 km
5,628 miles
YWH
Victoria
Canada
Distance
9,058 km
5,628 mi / 4,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
38°
northeast

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PVG YWH
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base)
IATA Code PVG YWH
ICAO Code ZSPD CYWH
City Shanghai Victoria
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 48.420000, -123.390000

Shanghai (PVG) to Victoria (YWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base) (YWH) in Victoria, Canada is 9,058 kilometers (5,628 miles / 4,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:13 in Shanghai, it's 01:13 in Victoria. With a 16-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 Victoria (YWH) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 308° (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 Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base) (YWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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