JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
9,101 km
5,655 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,101 km
5,655 mi / 4,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Nuuk
Heading
north

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JHS PVG
Airport Name Sisimiut Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code JHS PVG
ICAO Code BGSS ZSPD
City Sisimiut Shanghai
Country Greenland China
Timezone America/Nuuk Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 66.950000, -53.730000 31.140000, 121.810000

Sisimiut (JHS) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,101 kilometers (5,655 miles / 4,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 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 11:15 in Sisimiut, it's 21:15 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 Sisimiut (JHS) follows a heading of 358° (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 Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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