LUX
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
9,020 km
5,605 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,020 km
5,605 mi / 4,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Luxembourg
Heading
51°
northeast

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LUX PVG
Airport Name Luxembourg-Findel International Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code LUX PVG
ICAO Code ELLX ZSPD
City Luxembourg Shanghai
Country Luxembourg China
Timezone Europe/Luxembourg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,234 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 49.630000, 6.210000 31.140000, 121.810000

Luxembourg (LUX) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) in Luxembourg, Luxembourg to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,020 kilometers (5,605 miles / 4,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Luxembourg 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 01:10 in Luxembourg, it's 08:10 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,221 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Luxembourg-Findel International Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Luxembourg (LUX) follows a heading of 324° (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 Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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