PVG
Shanghai
China
9,519 km
5,915 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
9,519 km
5,915 mi / 5,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

PVG UKA
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code PVG UKA
ICAO Code ZSPD HKUK
City Shanghai Ukunda
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 13 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Shanghai (PVG) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 9,519 kilometers (5,915 miles / 5,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Kenya. 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 07:24 in Shanghai, it's 02:24 in Ukunda. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 58° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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