LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
8,795 km
5,465 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,795 km
5,465 mi / 4,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
52°
northeast

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LWR PVG
Airport Name Leeuwarden Air Base Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code LWR PVG
ICAO Code EHLW ZSPD
City Leeuwarden Shanghai
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 53.230000, 5.760000 31.140000, 121.810000

Leeuwarden (LWR) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 8,795 kilometers (5,465 miles / 4,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Netherlands 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 06:39 in Leeuwarden, it's 13:39 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.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Leeuwarden (LWR) follows a heading of 327° (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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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