IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
4,155 km
2,582 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
4,155 km
2,582 mi / 2,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Bishkek
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

IKU PVG
Airport Name Issyk-Kul International Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code IKU PVG
ICAO Code UCFL ZSPD
City Tamchy Shanghai
Country Kyrgyzstan China
Timezone Asia/Bishkek Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,426 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 42.590000, 76.710000 31.140000, 121.810000

Tamchy (IKU) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 4,155 kilometers (2,582 miles / 2,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Kyrgyzstan with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:03 in Tamchy, it's 07:03 in Shanghai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,413 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Issyk-Kul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Tamchy (IKU) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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