PVG
Shanghai
China
8,490 km
5,275 miles
SKG
Thessaloniki
Greece
Distance
8,490 km
5,275 mi / 4,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
309°
northwest

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PVG SKG
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
IATA Code PVG SKG
ICAO Code ZSPD LGTS
City Shanghai Thessaloniki
Country China Greece
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Athens
Elevation 13 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 40.520000, 22.970000

Shanghai (PVG) to Thessaloniki (SKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) in Thessaloniki, Greece is 8,490 kilometers (5,275 miles / 4,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Greece. 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 12:37 in Shanghai, it's 06:37 in Thessaloniki. With a 6-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 Thessaloniki (SKG) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 60° (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 Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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