ILY
Port Ellen
United Kingdom
9,180 km
5,704 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,180 km
5,704 mi / 4,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
43°
northeast

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ILY PVG
Airport Name Islay Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code ILY PVG
ICAO Code EGPI ZSPD
City Port Ellen Shanghai
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 56 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 55.680000, -6.260000 31.140000, 121.810000

Port Ellen (ILY) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Islay Airport (ILY) in Port Ellen, United Kingdom to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,180 kilometers (5,704 miles / 4,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 United Kingdom 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 21:29 in Port Ellen, it's 05:29 in Shanghai. With a 8-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 Port Ellen (ILY) follows a heading of 333° (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 Islay Airport (ILY) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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