KDC
Kandi
Benin
11,987 km
7,449 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,987 km
7,449 mi / 6,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
52°
northeast

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KDC PVG
Airport Name Kandi Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code KDC PVG
ICAO Code DBBK ZSPD
City Kandi Shanghai
Country Benin China
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 951 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 11.130000, 2.930000 31.140000, 121.810000

Kandi (KDC) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandi Airport (KDC) in Kandi, Benin to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,987 kilometers (7,449 miles / 6,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:26 in Kandi, it's 10:26 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 Kandi (KDC) follows a heading of 296° (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 Kandi Airport (KDC) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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