PVG
Shanghai
China
18,370 km
11,414 miles
ZAL
Valdivia
Chile
Distance
18,370 km
11,414 mi / 9,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
129°
southeast

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PVG ZAL
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Pichoy Airport
IATA Code PVG ZAL
ICAO Code ZSPD SCVD
City Shanghai Valdivia
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 13 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -39.650000, -73.090000

Shanghai (PVG) to Valdivia (ZAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Pichoy Airport (ZAL) in Valdivia, Chile is 18,370 kilometers (11,414 miles / 9,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:17 in Shanghai, it's 20:17 in Valdivia. With a 11-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 Valdivia (ZAL) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). 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 Pichoy Airport (ZAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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