COW
Coquimbo
Chile
18,762 km
11,658 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
18,762 km
11,658 mi / 10,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Santiago
Heading
278°
west

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COW PVG
Airport Name Tambillos Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code COW PVG
ICAO Code SCCQ ZSPD
City Coquimbo Shanghai
Country Chile China
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 656 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -30.200000, -71.250000 31.140000, 121.810000

Coquimbo (COW) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambillos Airport (COW) in Coquimbo, Chile to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 18,762 kilometers (11,658 miles / 10,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Chile with China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:30 in Coquimbo, it's 22:30 in Shanghai. With a 11-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 Coquimbo (COW) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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