# Distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Maamigili (VAM)

> 5,971 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,971 km / 3,710 mi / 3,224 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 249° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 53° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Maldives
- **Time difference**: -3h (When it's 09:30 in Shanghai, it's 06:30 in Maamigili)
- **Elevation difference**: 6 ft (VAM is lower than PVG)

## Airports

### [Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pvg-shanghai-shanghai-pudong-international-airport/1ef266e0-2027-6f6a-b183-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shanghai, China
- ICAO: ZSPD
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 31.140000, 121.810000
- Elevation: 13 ft

### [Villa International Airport (VAM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vam-maamigili-villa-international-airport/1ef266df-f46c-6e48-824f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Maamigili, Maldives
- ICAO: VRMV
- Timezone: Indian/Maldives
- Coordinates: 3.470000, 72.830000
- Elevation: 7 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:30 in Shanghai, it's 06:30 in Maamigili.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pvg-shanghai-shanghai-pudong-international-airport/1ef266e0-2027-6f6a-b183-06bb2780ed98)
- [Villa International Airport (VAM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vam-maamigili-villa-international-airport/1ef266df-f46c-6e48-824f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)