LBY
La Baule-Escoublac
France
9,663 km
6,005 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,663 km
6,005 mi / 5,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LBY PVG
Airport Name La Baule-Escoublac Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code LBY PVG
ICAO Code LFRE ZSPD
City La Baule-Escoublac Shanghai
Country France China
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 105 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 47.290000, -2.350000 31.140000, 121.810000

La Baule-Escoublac (LBY) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Baule-Escoublac Airport (LBY) in La Baule-Escoublac, France to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,663 kilometers (6,005 miles / 5,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 10:43 in La Baule-Escoublac, it's 17:43 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 La Baule-Escoublac (LBY) follows a heading of 326° (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 La Baule-Escoublac Airport (LBY) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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