PVG
Shanghai
China
4,549 km
2,827 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,549 km
2,827 mi / 2,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

PVG TFM
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code PVG TFM
ICAO Code ZSPD AYTE
City Shanghai Telefomin
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 13 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Shanghai (PVG) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 4,549 kilometers (2,827 miles / 2,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:49 in Shanghai, it's 23:49 in Telefomin.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,937 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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