LDI
Lindi
Tanzania
9,828 km
6,107 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,828 km
6,107 mi / 5,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
58°
east northeast

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LDI PVG
Airport Name Kikwetu Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code LDI PVG
ICAO Code HTLI ZSPD
City Lindi Shanghai
Country Tanzania China
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 100 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -9.850000, 39.760000 31.140000, 121.810000

Lindi (LDI) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kikwetu Airport (LDI) in Lindi, Tanzania to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,828 kilometers (6,107 miles / 5,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Tanzania 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 22:20 in Lindi, it's 03:20 in Shanghai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Lindi (LDI) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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