PVG
Shanghai
China
14,985 km
9,311 miles
SLU
Castries
Saint Lucia
Distance
14,985 km
9,311 mi / 8,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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PVG SLU
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport George F. L. Charles Airport
IATA Code PVG SLU
ICAO Code ZSPD TLPC
City Shanghai Castries
Country China Saint Lucia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/St_Lucia
Elevation 13 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 14.020000, -60.990000

Shanghai (PVG) to Castries (SLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) in Castries, Saint Lucia is 14,985 kilometers (9,311 miles / 8,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Saint Lucia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:22 in Shanghai, it's 07:22 in Castries. 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.

The return flight from Castries (SLU) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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