PVG
Shanghai
China
9,225 km
5,732 miles
ZWA
Andapa Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,225 km
5,732 mi / 4,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
248°
west southwest

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PVG ZWA
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Andapa Airport
IATA Code PVG ZWA
ICAO Code ZSPD FMND
City Shanghai N/A
Country China Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 13 ft 1,552 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -14.650000, 49.620000

Shanghai (PVG) to Andapa Airport (ZWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Andapa Airport (ZWA) in Andapa Airport, Madagascar is 9,225 kilometers (5,732 miles / 4,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Madagascar. 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 10:54 in Shanghai, it's 05:54 in Andapa Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,539 feet between the two airports. Andapa Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Andapa Airport (ZWA) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 55° (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 Andapa Airport (ZWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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