PVG
Shanghai
China
9,141 km
5,680 miles
SAY
Siena
Italy
Distance
9,141 km
5,680 mi / 4,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
317°
northwest

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PVG SAY
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Siena / Ampugnano Airport
IATA Code PVG SAY
ICAO Code ZSPD LIQS
City Shanghai Siena
Country China Italy
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Rome
Elevation 13 ft 634 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 43.260000, 11.260000

Shanghai (PVG) to Siena (SAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Siena / Ampugnano Airport (SAY) in Siena, Italy is 9,141 kilometers (5,680 miles / 4,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Italy. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:30 in Shanghai, it's 08:30 in Siena. With a 7-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 Siena (SAY) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 54° (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 Siena / Ampugnano Airport (SAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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