PMA
Chake
Tanzania
9,553 km
5,936 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,553 km
5,936 mi / 5,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PMA PVG
Airport Name Pemba Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code PMA PVG
ICAO Code HTPE ZSPD
City Chake Shanghai
Country Tanzania China
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 80 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -5.260000, 39.810000 31.140000, 121.810000

Chake (PMA) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pemba Airport (PMA) in Chake, Tanzania to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,553 kilometers (5,936 miles / 5,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Tanzania 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 13:27 in Chake, it's 18:27 in Shanghai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Chake (PMA) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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