POD
Podor
Senegal
12,975 km
8,062 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
12,975 km
8,062 mi / 7,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
41°
northeast

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POD PVG
Airport Name Podor Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code POD PVG
ICAO Code GOSP ZSPD
City Podor Shanghai
Country Senegal China
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 20 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 16.680000, -14.970000 31.140000, 121.810000

Podor (POD) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Podor Airport (POD) in Podor, Senegal to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 12,975 kilometers (8,062 miles / 7,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Senegal 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 10:04 in Podor, it's 18:04 in Shanghai. With a 8-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 Podor (POD) follows a heading of 313° (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 Podor Airport (POD) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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