GSS
Belfast
South Africa
11,441 km
7,109 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,441 km
7,109 mi / 6,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GSS PVG
Airport Name Sabi Sabi Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code GSS PVG
ICAO Code FASE ZSPD
City Belfast Shanghai
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,276 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -24.940000, 31.440000 31.140000, 121.810000

Belfast (GSS) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) in Belfast, South Africa to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,441 kilometers (7,109 miles / 6,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 South Africa 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 06:07 in Belfast, it's 12:07 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,263 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Sabi Sabi Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Belfast (GSS) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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