# Distance from Isla Colon (BOC) to Shanghai (PVG)

> 14,835 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,835 km / 9,218 mi / 8,010 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 331° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 34° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Panama) → China
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +13h (When it's 01:34 in Isla Colon, it's 14:34 in Shanghai)
- **Elevation difference**: 3 ft (PVG is higher than BOC)

## Airports

### [Bocas Del Toro International Airport (BOC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/boc-isla-colon-bocas-del-toro-international-airport/1ef266df-64db-6aa4-a259-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Isla Colon, Panama
- ICAO: MPBO
- Timezone: America/Panama
- Coordinates: 9.340000, -82.250000
- Elevation: 10 ft

### [Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pvg-shanghai-shanghai-pudong-international-airport/1ef266e0-2027-6f6a-b183-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shanghai, China
- ICAO: ZSPD
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 31.140000, 121.810000
- Elevation: 13 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:34 in Isla Colon, it's 14:34 in Shanghai.
With a 13-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bocas Del Toro International Airport (BOC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/boc-isla-colon-bocas-del-toro-international-airport/1ef266df-64db-6aa4-a259-06bb2780ed98)
- [Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pvg-shanghai-shanghai-pudong-international-airport/1ef266e0-2027-6f6a-b183-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)