PVG
Shanghai
China
12,435 km
7,727 miles
VIL
Dakhla
EH
Distance
12,435 km
7,727 mi / 6,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
318°
northwest

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PVG VIL
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Dakhla Airport
IATA Code PVG VIL
ICAO Code ZSPD GMMH
City Shanghai Dakhla
Country China EH
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 13 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 23.720000, -15.930000

Shanghai (PVG) to Dakhla (VIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Dakhla Airport (VIL) in Dakhla, EH is 12,435 kilometers (7,727 miles / 6,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:27 in Shanghai, it's 18:27 in Dakhla. With a 7-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 Dakhla (VIL) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 38° (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 Dakhla Airport (VIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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