HGL
Helgoland
Germany
8,617 km
5,354 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,617 km
5,354 mi / 4,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
53°
northeast

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HGL PVG
Airport Name Helgoland-Dune Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code HGL PVG
ICAO Code EDXH ZSPD
City Helgoland Shanghai
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 8 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 54.190000, 7.920000 31.140000, 121.810000

Helgoland (HGL) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) in Helgoland, Germany to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 8,617 kilometers (5,354 miles / 4,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Germany 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 00:12 in Helgoland, it's 07:12 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 Helgoland (HGL) follows a heading of 327° (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 Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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