The flight distance from Mosteiros Airport (MTI) in Vila do Mosteiros, Cape Verde to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 13,735 kilometers (8,535 miles / 7,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Cape Verde 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 07:31 in Vila do Mosteiros, it's 16:31 in Shanghai. With a 9-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 Vila do Mosteiros (MTI) follows a heading of 320° (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 Mosteiros Airport (MTI) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.