PVG
Shanghai
China
12,119 km
7,531 miles
SVP
Kuito
Angola
Distance
12,119 km
7,531 mi / 6,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
267°
west

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PVG SVP
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Kuito Airport
IATA Code PVG SVP
ICAO Code ZSPD FNKU
City Shanghai Kuito
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 13 ft 5,618 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -12.400000, 16.950000

Shanghai (PVG) to Kuito (SVP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Kuito Airport (SVP) in Kuito, Angola is 12,119 kilometers (7,531 miles / 6,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:11 in Shanghai, it's 05:11 in Kuito. With a 7-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 5,605 feet between the two airports. Kuito Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuito (SVP) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 61° (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 Kuito Airport (SVP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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