PVG
Shanghai
China
5,292 km
3,289 miles
SIL
Sila Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,292 km
3,289 mi / 2,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PVG SIL
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Sila Airport
IATA Code PVG SIL
ICAO Code ZSPD AYSG
City Shanghai Sila Mission
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 13 ft 2,230 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -9.070000, 148.390000

Shanghai (PVG) to Sila Mission (SIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 5,292 kilometers (3,289 miles / 2,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:19 in Shanghai, it's 06:19 in Sila Mission.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,217 feet between the two airports. Sila Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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