PVG
Shanghai
China
2,409 km
1,497 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
2,409 km
1,497 mi / 1,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
241°
west southwest

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PVG ZBY
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code PVG ZBY
ICAO Code ZSPD VLSB
City Shanghai Sayaboury
Country China Laos
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 13 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 19.230000, 101.730000

Shanghai (PVG) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 2,409 kilometers (1,497 miles / 1,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting China with Laos. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:49 in Shanghai, it's 03:49 in Sayaboury.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,234 feet between the two airports. Sayaboury Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 53° (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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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