MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
11,715 km
7,280 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,715 km
7,280 mi / 6,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
55°
northeast

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MDI PVG
Airport Name Makurdi Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code MDI PVG
ICAO Code DNMK ZSPD
City Makurdi Shanghai
Country Nigeria China
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 371 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 7.700000, 8.610000 31.140000, 121.810000

Makurdi (MDI) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,715 kilometers (7,280 miles / 6,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Nigeria 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 03:14 in Makurdi, it's 10:14 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 Makurdi (MDI) follows a heading of 289° (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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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