PVG
Shanghai
China
19,327 km
12,009 miles
QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
Distance
19,327 km
12,009 mi / 10,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
279°
west

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PVG QNS
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Canoas Airport
IATA Code PVG QNS
ICAO Code ZSPD SBCO
City Shanghai Porto Alegre
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 13 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -29.950000, -51.140000

Shanghai (PVG) to Porto Alegre (QNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 19,327 kilometers (12,009 miles / 10,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:45 in Shanghai, it's 19:45 in Porto Alegre. With a 11-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 Porto Alegre (QNS) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 77° (east 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Canoas Airport (QNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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