MPY
Maripasoula
GF
16,121 km
10,017 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
16,121 km
10,017 mi / 8,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Cayenne
Heading
north

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MPY PVG
Airport Name Maripasoula Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code MPY PVG
ICAO Code SOOA ZSPD
City Maripasoula Shanghai
Country GF China
Timezone America/Cayenne Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 406 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 3.660000, -54.040000 31.140000, 121.810000

Maripasoula (MPY) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maripasoula Airport (MPY) in Maripasoula, GF to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 16,121 kilometers (10,017 miles / 8,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 GF with China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:32 in Maripasoula, it's 16:32 in Shanghai. With a 11-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 Maripasoula (MPY) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maripasoula Airport (MPY) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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