GAQ
Gao Airport
Mali
11,872 km
7,377 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,872 km
7,377 mi / 6,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
49°
northeast

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GAQ PVG
Airport Name Gao Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code GAQ PVG
ICAO Code GAGO ZSPD
City N/A Shanghai
Country Mali China
Timezone Africa/Bamako Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 870 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 16.250000, -0.010000 31.140000, 121.810000

Gao Airport (GAQ) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gao Airport (GAQ) in Gao Airport, Mali to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,872 kilometers (7,377 miles / 6,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Mali 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 06:27 in Gao Airport, it's 14:27 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 Gao Airport (GAQ) follows a heading of 302° (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 Gao Airport (GAQ) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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