MHZ
Mildenhall
United Kingdom
9,127 km
5,671 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,127 km
5,671 mi / 4,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
48°
northeast

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MHZ PVG
Airport Name RAF Mildenhall Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code MHZ PVG
ICAO Code EGUN ZSPD
City Mildenhall Shanghai
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 52.360000, 0.490000 31.140000, 121.810000

Mildenhall (MHZ) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Mildenhall (MHZ) in Mildenhall, United Kingdom to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,127 kilometers (5,671 miles / 4,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 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 07:55 in Mildenhall, it's 15:55 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 Mildenhall (MHZ) follows a heading of 328° (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 RAF Mildenhall (MHZ) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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