JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
8,838 km
5,492 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,838 km
5,492 mi / 4,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Nuuk
Heading
north

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JAV PVG
Airport Name Ilulissat Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code JAV PVG
ICAO Code BGJN ZSPD
City Ilulissat Shanghai
Country Greenland China
Timezone America/Nuuk Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 95 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 69.240000, -51.060000 31.140000, 121.810000

Ilulissat (JAV) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 8,838 kilometers (5,492 miles / 4,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Greenland with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:11 in Ilulissat, it's 07:11 in Shanghai. With a 10-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 Ilulissat (JAV) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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