PVG
Shanghai
China
12,246 km
7,609 miles
SLW
Saltillo
Mexico
Distance
12,246 km
7,609 mi / 6,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
41°
northeast

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PVG SLW
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Plan De Guadalupe International Airport
IATA Code PVG SLW
ICAO Code ZSPD MMIO
City Shanghai Saltillo
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Monterrey
Elevation 13 ft 4,778 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 25.550000, -100.930000

Shanghai (PVG) to Saltillo (SLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) in Saltillo, Mexico is 12,246 kilometers (7,609 miles / 6,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Mexico. 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 12:57 in Shanghai, it's 22:57 in Saltillo. With a 14-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 4,765 feet between the two airports. Plan De Guadalupe International Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Saltillo (SLW) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 322° (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 Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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