The flight distance from Dedougou Airport (DGU) in Dedougou, Burkina Faso to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 12,432 kilometers (7,725 miles / 6,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Burkina Faso 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 12:36 in Dedougou, it's 20:36 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.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Dedougou (DGU) 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 Dedougou Airport (DGU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.