PVG
Shanghai
China
8,194 km
5,091 miles
SZR
Stara Zagora
Bulgaria
Distance
8,194 km
5,091 mi / 4,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
310°
northwest

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PVG SZR
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Stara Zagora Airport
IATA Code PVG SZR
ICAO Code ZSPD LBSZ
City Shanghai Stara Zagora
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 13 ft 558 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 42.380000, 25.660000

Shanghai (PVG) to Stara Zagora (SZR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria is 8,194 kilometers (5,091 miles / 4,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Bulgaria. 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 14:11 in Shanghai, it's 08:11 in Stara Zagora. With a 6-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 Stara Zagora (SZR) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 62° (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 Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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