PVG
Shanghai
China
6,205 km
3,855 miles
SCO
Aktau
Kazakhstan
Distance
6,205 km
3,855 mi / 3,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
305°
northwest

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PVG SCO
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Aktau International Airport
IATA Code PVG SCO
ICAO Code ZSPD UATE
City Shanghai Aktau
Country China Kazakhstan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Oral
Elevation 13 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 43.860000, 51.090000

Shanghai (PVG) to Aktau (SCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 6,205 kilometers (3,855 miles / 3,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Kazakhstan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:57 in Shanghai, it's 12:57 in Aktau. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Aktau (SCO) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 78° (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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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