PVG
Shanghai
China
18,597 km
11,555 miles
VCP
Campinas
Brazil
Distance
18,597 km
11,555 mi / 10,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PVG VCP
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Viracopos International Airport
IATA Code PVG VCP
ICAO Code ZSPD SBKP
City Shanghai Campinas
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 13 ft 2,170 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -23.010000, -47.130000

Shanghai (PVG) to Campinas (VCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Viracopos International Airport (VCP) in Campinas, Brazil is 18,597 kilometers (11,555 miles / 10,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:38 in Shanghai, it's 15:38 in Campinas. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,157 feet between the two airports. Viracopos International Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Campinas (VCP) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 48° (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 Viracopos International Airport (VCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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