DLA
Douala
Cameroon
11,848 km
7,362 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,848 km
7,362 mi / 6,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Douala
Heading
56°
northeast

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DLA PVG
Airport Name Douala International Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code DLA PVG
ICAO Code FKKD ZSPD
City Douala Shanghai
Country Cameroon China
Timezone Africa/Douala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 4.010000, 9.720000 31.140000, 121.810000

Douala (DLA) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Douala International Airport (DLA) in Douala, Cameroon to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,848 kilometers (7,362 miles / 6,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Cameroon 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 22:05 in Douala, it's 05:05 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 Douala (DLA) follows a heading of 285° (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 Douala International Airport (DLA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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