GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
8,759 km
5,443 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,759 km
5,443 mi / 4,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
52°
northeast

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GRQ PVG
Airport Name Eelde Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code GRQ PVG
ICAO Code EHGG ZSPD
City Groningen Shanghai
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 17 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 31.140000, 121.810000

Groningen (GRQ) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 8,759 kilometers (5,443 miles / 4,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Netherlands 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 22:50 in Groningen, it's 05:50 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 Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 326° (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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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