KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
5,506 km
3,421 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
5,506 km
3,421 mi / 2,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Bougainville
Heading
321°
northwest

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KIE PVG
Airport Name Aropa Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code KIE PVG
ICAO Code AYIQ ZSPD
City Kieta Shanghai
Country Papua New Guinea China
Timezone Pacific/Bougainville Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 10 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -6.300000, 155.730000 31.140000, 121.810000

Kieta (KIE) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 5,506 kilometers (3,421 miles / 2,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:52 in Kieta, it's 03:52 in Shanghai. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Kieta (KIE) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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