The flight distance from Graciosa Airport (GRW) in Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,606 kilometers (7,212 miles / 6,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Portugal 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 11:35 in Santa Cruz da Graciosa, it's 20:35 in Shanghai. With a 9-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 Santa Cruz da Graciosa (GRW) follows a heading of 336° (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 Graciosa Airport (GRW) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.