BBY
Bambari
Central African Republic
10,723 km
6,663 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
10,723 km
6,663 mi / 5,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
58°
east northeast

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BBY PVG
Airport Name Bambari Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code BBY PVG
ICAO Code FEFM ZSPD
City Bambari Shanghai
Country Central African Republic China
Timezone Africa/Bangui Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,549 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 5.850000, 20.650000 31.140000, 121.810000

Bambari (BBY) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bambari Airport (BBY) in Bambari, Central African Republic to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 10,723 kilometers (6,663 miles / 5,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Central African Republic with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:34 in Bambari, it's 17:34 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,536 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Bambari Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Bambari (BBY) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bambari Airport (BBY) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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