LBG
Paris
France
9,276 km
5,764 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,276 km
5,764 mi / 5,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
49°
northeast

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LBG PVG
Airport Name Paris-Le Bourget Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code LBG PVG
ICAO Code LFPB ZSPD
City Paris Shanghai
Country France China
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 218 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 48.970000, 2.440000 31.140000, 121.810000

Paris (LBG) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) in Paris, France to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,276 kilometers (5,764 miles / 5,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:17 in Paris, it's 18:17 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 Paris (LBG) follows a heading of 325° (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 Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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