PVG
Shanghai
China
9,687 km
6,019 miles
UAK
Narsarsuaq
Greenland
Distance
9,687 km
6,019 mi / 5,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
354°
north

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PVG UAK
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Narsarsuaq Airport
IATA Code PVG UAK
ICAO Code ZSPD BGBW
City Shanghai Narsarsuaq
Country China Greenland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nuuk
Elevation 13 ft 112 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 61.160000, -45.430000

Shanghai (PVG) to Narsarsuaq (UAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) in Narsarsuaq, Greenland is 9,687 kilometers (6,019 miles / 5,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:25 in Shanghai, it's 15:25 in Narsarsuaq. With a 10-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 Narsarsuaq (UAK) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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