DWB
Soalala
Madagascar
9,694 km
6,023 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,694 km
6,023 mi / 5,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
56°
east northeast

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DWB PVG
Airport Name Soalala Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code DWB PVG
ICAO Code FMNO ZSPD
City Soalala Shanghai
Country Madagascar China
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 141 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -16.100000, 45.360000 31.140000, 121.810000

Soalala (DWB) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soalala Airport (DWB) in Soalala, Madagascar to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,694 kilometers (6,023 miles / 5,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east 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 Madagascar 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 08:07 in Soalala, it's 13:07 in Shanghai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Soalala (DWB) follows a heading of 249° (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 Soalala Airport (DWB) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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