PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
11,836 km
7,355 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,836 km
7,355 mi / 6,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
316°
northwest

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PCO PVG
Airport Name Punta Colorada Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code PCO PVG
ICAO Code MMPL ZSPD
City La Ribera Shanghai
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Mazatlan Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 55 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 23.580000, -109.540000 31.140000, 121.810000

La Ribera (PCO) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,836 kilometers (7,355 miles / 6,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:32 in La Ribera, it's 07:32 in Shanghai. With a 15-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 La Ribera (PCO) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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