PKW
Selebi Phikwe Airport
Botswana
11,613 km
7,216 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,613 km
7,216 mi / 6,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PKW PVG
Airport Name Selebi Phikwe Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code PKW PVG
ICAO Code FBSP ZSPD
City N/A Shanghai
Country Botswana China
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,925 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -22.060000, 27.830000 31.140000, 121.810000

Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) in Selebi Phikwe Airport, Botswana to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,613 kilometers (7,216 miles / 6,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Botswana 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 13:47 in Selebi Phikwe Airport, it's 19:47 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,912 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Selebi Phikwe Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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