PVG
Shanghai
China
13,444 km
8,354 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
13,444 km
8,354 mi / 7,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PVG UCN
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code PVG UCN
ICAO Code ZSPD GLBU
City Shanghai Buchanan
Country China Liberia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 13 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 5.170000, -9.280000

Shanghai (PVG) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 13,444 kilometers (8,354 miles / 7,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Liberia. 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 18:32 in Shanghai, it's 10:32 in Buchanan. 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 Buchanan (UCN) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 49° (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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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