PVG
Shanghai
China
11,887 km
7,386 miles
TKO
Tlokoeng
Lesotho
Distance
11,887 km
7,386 mi / 6,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
246°
west southwest

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PVG TKO
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Tlokoeng Airport
IATA Code PVG TKO
ICAO Code ZSPD FXTK
City Shanghai Tlokoeng
Country China Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maseru
Elevation 13 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -29.230000, 28.880000

Shanghai (PVG) to Tlokoeng (TKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Tlokoeng Airport (TKO) in Tlokoeng, Lesotho is 11,887 kilometers (7,386 miles / 6,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Lesotho. 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 00:36 in Shanghai, it's 18:36 in Tlokoeng. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,987 feet between the two airports. Tlokoeng 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 Tlokoeng (TKO) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 63° (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 Tlokoeng Airport (TKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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