GPA
Patras
Greece
8,737 km
5,429 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,737 km
5,429 mi / 4,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
59°
east northeast

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GPA PVG
Airport Name Araxos Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code GPA PVG
ICAO Code LGRX ZSPD
City Patras Shanghai
Country Greece China
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 46 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 38.150000, 21.430000 31.140000, 121.810000

Patras (GPA) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Araxos Airport (GPA) in Patras, Greece to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 8,737 kilometers (5,429 miles / 4,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Greece 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 08:08 in Patras, it's 14:08 in Shanghai. With a 6-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 Patras (GPA) follows a heading of 308° (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 Araxos Airport (GPA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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