KUS
Kulusuk
Greenland
9,109 km
5,660 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,109 km
5,660 mi / 4,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Nuuk
Heading
18°
north northeast

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KUS PVG
Airport Name Kulusuk Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code KUS PVG
ICAO Code BGKK ZSPD
City Kulusuk Shanghai
Country Greenland China
Timezone America/Nuuk Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 117 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -37.120000 31.140000, 121.810000

Kulusuk (KUS) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kulusuk Airport (KUS) in Kulusuk, Greenland to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,109 kilometers (5,660 miles / 4,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 22:04 in Kulusuk, it's 08:04 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 Kulusuk (KUS) follows a heading of 351° (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 Kulusuk Airport (KUS) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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