# Distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Mbanza Congo (SSY)

> 12,037 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,037 km / 7,479 mi / 6,499 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 274° (west)
- **Return heading**: 59° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Angola
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 06:02 in Shanghai, it's 23:02 in Mbanza Congo)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,847 ft (SSY is higher than PVG)

## Airports

### [Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pvg-shanghai-shanghai-pudong-international-airport/1ef266e0-2027-6f6a-b183-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shanghai, China
- ICAO: ZSPD
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 31.140000, 121.810000
- Elevation: 13 ft

### [Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ssy-mbanza-congo-mbanza-congo-airport/1ef266de-dc79-6f4e-86e2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mbanza Congo, Angola
- ICAO: FNBC
- Timezone: Africa/Luanda
- Coordinates: -6.270000, 14.250000
- Elevation: 1,860 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:02 in Shanghai, it's 23:02 in Mbanza Congo.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pvg-shanghai-shanghai-pudong-international-airport/1ef266e0-2027-6f6a-b183-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ssy-mbanza-congo-mbanza-congo-airport/1ef266de-dc79-6f4e-86e2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)