PVG
Shanghai
China
12,420 km
7,718 miles
TML
Tamale
Ghana
Distance
12,420 km
7,718 mi / 6,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PVG TML
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Tamale Airport
IATA Code PVG TML
ICAO Code ZSPD DGLE
City Shanghai Tamale
Country China Ghana
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Accra
Elevation 13 ft 553 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 9.560000, -0.860000

Shanghai (PVG) to Tamale (TML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Tamale Airport (TML) in Tamale, Ghana is 12,420 kilometers (7,718 miles / 6,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Ghana. 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 23:34 in Shanghai, it's 15:34 in Tamale. 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 Tamale (TML) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 51° (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 Tamale Airport (TML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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