LFW
Lome
Togo
12,471 km
7,749 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
12,471 km
7,749 mi / 6,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Lome
Heading
53°
northeast

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LFW PVG
Airport Name Lome-Tokoin Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code LFW PVG
ICAO Code DXXX ZSPD
City Lome Shanghai
Country Togo China
Timezone Africa/Lome Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 72 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 6.170000, 1.250000 31.140000, 121.810000

Lome (LFW) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Lome, Togo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 12,471 kilometers (7,749 miles / 6,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Togo 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 18:58 in Lome, it's 02:58 in Shanghai. With a 8-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 Lome (LFW) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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