PVG
Shanghai
China
19,435 km
12,076 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
19,435 km
12,076 mi / 10,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
258°
west southwest

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PVG RIG
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code PVG RIG
ICAO Code ZSPD SJRG
City Shanghai Rio Grande
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 13 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Shanghai (PVG) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 19,435 kilometers (12,076 miles / 10,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 05:48 in Shanghai, it's 18:48 in Rio Grande. 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 Rio Grande (RIG) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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