MWE
Merowe
Sudan
8,958 km
5,566 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,958 km
5,566 mi / 4,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MWE PVG
Airport Name Merowe Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code MWE PVG
ICAO Code HSMR ZSPD
City Merowe Shanghai
Country Sudan China
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 846 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 18.450000, 31.830000 31.140000, 121.810000

Merowe (MWE) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merowe Airport (MWE) in Merowe, Sudan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 8,958 kilometers (5,566 miles / 4,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Sudan 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 01:21 in Merowe, it's 07:21 in Shanghai. With a 6-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 Merowe (MWE) follows a heading of 286° (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 Merowe Airport (MWE) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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