PVG
Shanghai
China
11,586 km
7,199 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
11,586 km
7,199 mi / 6,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
257°
west southwest

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PVG VFA
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code PVG VFA
ICAO Code ZSPD FVFA
City Shanghai Victoria Falls
Country China Zimbabwe
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Harare
Elevation 13 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Shanghai (PVG) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 11,586 kilometers (7,199 miles / 6,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 04:48 in Shanghai, it's 22:48 in Victoria Falls. With a 6-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 3,477 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 61° (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 Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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