PVG
Shanghai
China
18,306 km
11,375 miles
SJV
San Javier
Bolivia
Distance
18,306 km
11,375 mi / 9,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG SJV
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport San Javier Airport
IATA Code PVG SJV
ICAO Code ZSPD SLJV
City Shanghai San Javier
Country China Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/La_Paz
Elevation 13 ft 1,702 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -16.270000, -62.470000

Shanghai (PVG) to San Javier (SJV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to San Javier Airport (SJV) in San Javier, Bolivia is 18,306 kilometers (11,375 miles / 9,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 Bolivia. 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 12:09 in Shanghai, it's 00:09 in San Javier. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,689 feet between the two airports. San Javier Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from San Javier (SJV) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 346° (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 San Javier Airport (SJV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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