BBU
Bucharest
Romania
8,055 km
5,005 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,055 km
5,005 mi / 4,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
63°
east northeast

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BBU PVG
Airport Name Baneasa International Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code BBU PVG
ICAO Code LRBS ZSPD
City Bucharest Shanghai
Country Romania China
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 297 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 44.500000, 26.100000 31.140000, 121.810000

Bucharest (BBU) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baneasa International Airport (BBU) in Bucharest, Romania to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 8,055 kilometers (5,005 miles / 4,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Romania 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 07:35 in Bucharest, it's 13:35 in Shanghai. With a 6-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 Bucharest (BBU) follows a heading of 312° (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 Baneasa International Airport (BBU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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