GJR
Gjogur
Iceland
8,764 km
5,446 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,764 km
5,446 mi / 4,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
32°
north northeast

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GJR PVG
Airport Name Gjogur Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code GJR PVG
ICAO Code BIGJ ZSPD
City Gjogur Shanghai
Country Iceland China
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 83 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 66.000000, -21.330000 31.140000, 121.810000

Gjogur (GJR) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gjogur Airport (GJR) in Gjogur, Iceland to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 8,764 kilometers (5,446 miles / 4,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Iceland with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:46 in Gjogur, it's 13:46 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 Gjogur (GJR) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Gjogur Airport (GJR) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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