CGN
Cologne
Germany
8,882 km
5,519 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,882 km
5,519 mi / 4,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
52°
northeast

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CGN PVG
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code CGN PVG
ICAO Code EDDK ZSPD
City Cologne Shanghai
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 302 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 31.140000, 121.810000

Cologne (CGN) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 8,882 kilometers (5,519 miles / 4,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 09:36 in Cologne, it's 16:36 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 Cologne (CGN) follows a heading of 324° (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 Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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