BXI
Boundiali
Ivory Coast
12,891 km
8,010 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
12,891 km
8,010 mi / 6,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
48°
northeast

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BXI PVG
Airport Name Boundiali Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code BXI PVG
ICAO Code DIBI ZSPD
City Boundiali Shanghai
Country Ivory Coast China
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,286 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 9.530000, -6.470000 31.140000, 121.810000

Boundiali (BXI) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boundiali Airport (BXI) in Boundiali, Ivory Coast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 12,891 kilometers (8,010 miles / 6,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Ivory Coast 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 11:07 in Boundiali, it's 19:07 in Shanghai. With a 8-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 1,273 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Boundiali Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Boundiali (BXI) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Boundiali Airport (BXI) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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