CIP
Chipata
Zambia
10,709 km
6,654 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
10,709 km
6,654 mi / 5,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CIP PVG
Airport Name Chipata Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code CIP PVG
ICAO Code FLCP ZSPD
City Chipata Shanghai
Country Zambia China
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,360 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -13.560000, 32.590000 31.140000, 121.810000

Chipata (CIP) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chipata Airport (CIP) in Chipata, Zambia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 10,709 kilometers (6,654 miles / 5,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Zambia 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 04:03 in Chipata, it's 10:03 in Shanghai. With a 6-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 3,347 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Chipata Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Chipata (CIP) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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