LWK
Lerwick
United Kingdom
8,616 km
5,354 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,616 km
5,354 mi / 4,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
47°
northeast

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LWK PVG
Airport Name Lerwick / Tingwall Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code LWK PVG
ICAO Code EGET ZSPD
City Lerwick Shanghai
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 43 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 60.190000, -1.240000 31.140000, 121.810000

Lerwick (LWK) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) in Lerwick, United Kingdom to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 8,616 kilometers (5,354 miles / 4,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 United Kingdom 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 05:02 in Lerwick, it's 13:02 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 Lerwick (LWK) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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