LED
St. Petersburg
Russia
7,138 km
4,435 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
7,138 km
4,435 mi / 3,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
72°
east northeast

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LED PVG
Airport Name Pulkovo Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code LED PVG
ICAO Code ULLI ZSPD
City St. Petersburg Shanghai
Country Russia China
Timezone Europe/Moscow Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 78 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 59.800000, 30.260000 31.140000, 121.810000

St. Petersburg (LED) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pulkovo Airport (LED) in St. Petersburg, Russia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 7,138 kilometers (4,435 miles / 3,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Russia 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 06:08 in St. Petersburg, it's 11:08 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 St. Petersburg (LED) 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 Pulkovo Airport (LED) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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