PVG
Shanghai
China
9,409 km
5,846 miles
SWS
Swansea
United Kingdom
Distance
9,409 km
5,846 mi / 5,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
330°
north northwest

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PVG SWS
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Swansea Airport
IATA Code PVG SWS
ICAO Code ZSPD EGFH
City Shanghai Swansea
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 13 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 51.610000, -4.070000

Shanghai (PVG) to Swansea (SWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Swansea Airport (SWS) in Swansea, United Kingdom is 9,409 kilometers (5,846 miles / 5,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 11:37 in Shanghai, it's 03:37 in Swansea. With a 8-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 Swansea (SWS) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 44° (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 Swansea Airport (SWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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