AAH
Aachen
Germany
8,938 km
5,554 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,938 km
5,554 mi / 4,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
52°
northeast

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AAH PVG
Airport Name Aachen-Merzbruck Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code AAH PVG
ICAO Code EDKA ZSPD
City Aachen Shanghai
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 623 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 50.820000, 6.190000 31.140000, 121.810000

Aachen (AAH) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) in Aachen, Germany to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 8,938 kilometers (5,554 miles / 4,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:13 in Aachen, it's 07:13 in Shanghai. With a 7-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 Shanghai (PVG) to Aachen (AAH) follows a heading of 325° (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 Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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