CBU
Cottbus
Germany
8,398 km
5,218 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,398 km
5,218 mi / 4,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
58°
east northeast

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CBU PVG
Airport Name Cottbus-Drewitz Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code CBU PVG
ICAO Code EDCD ZSPD
City Cottbus Shanghai
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 272 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 51.890000, 14.530000 31.140000, 121.810000

Cottbus (CBU) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cottbus-Drewitz Airport (CBU) in Cottbus, Germany to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 8,398 kilometers (5,218 miles / 4,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Germany 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 12:10 in Cottbus, it's 19:10 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.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Cottbus (CBU) follows a heading of 323° (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 Cottbus-Drewitz Airport (CBU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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