ACA
Acapulco
Mexico
13,082 km
8,129 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
13,082 km
8,129 mi / 7,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
320°
northwest

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ACA PVG
Airport Name General Juan N Alvarez International Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code ACA PVG
ICAO Code MMAA ZSPD
City Acapulco Shanghai
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 16 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 16.760000, -99.750000 31.140000, 121.810000

Acapulco (ACA) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (ACA) in Acapulco, Mexico to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 13,082 kilometers (8,129 miles / 7,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:20 in Acapulco, it's 20:20 in Shanghai. With a 14-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 Acapulco (ACA) follows a heading of 46° (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 General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (ACA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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